Malik, Grim Manipulator (Commander) - Optimized

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Negan, the Cold-BloodedNegan, the Cold-Blooded

Malik, Grim Manipulator
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Arnaud Gompertz
Dec 10, 2025
Arnaud Gompertz
Get Creative With These Uncanny Brews Filled With Mardudes
Branching Out continues on with three-color commanders, kicking things off with Mardu, and some unexpected brews.
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
Kindly Customer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
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2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
1%synergy
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Ephemerate
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Revel in Riches
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
65%synergy
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64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Mayhem Devil
65%inclusion91 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Soul Shatter
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Teleportation Circle
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Xorn
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
52%synergy
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56%inclusion79 decks140 decks
52%synergy
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51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
51%synergy
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59%inclusion82 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
38%synergy
Crackling Doom
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
37%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion73 decks139 decks
50%synergy
Academy Manufactor
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
50%synergy
Vona's Hunger
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
29%synergy
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Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion62 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
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Marionette Master
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40%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
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39%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
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38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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20%synergy
Demon's Disciple
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36%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
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31%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
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23%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
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24%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
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23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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16%synergy
Vihaan, Goldwaker
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25%synergy
Blood Artist
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8%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Angel
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
9%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Mastermind Plum
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
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14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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9%synergy
Legate Lanius, Caesar's Ace
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13%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Charming Prince
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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5%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Cataclysmic Gearhulk
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
7%synergy
It That Betrays
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Cloudshift
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Guile
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Flicker of Fate
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16%synergy
Generous Gift
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-4%synergy
Inkshield
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7%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-4%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Boros Charm
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-19%synergy
Ghostway
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10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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4%synergy
Fell the Profane
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3%synergy
Fracture
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2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
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7%synergy
Demand Answers
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3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-7%synergy
Szat's Will
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7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
Withering Torment
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4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-9%synergy
Terminate
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Slip On the Ring
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
5%synergy
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Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion61 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Make an Example
34%inclusion47 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion46 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Innocent Blood
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
1%synergy
By Invitation Only
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Painful Truths
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Cataclysm
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Damn
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Killing Wave
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
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Conjurer's Closet
38%inclusion53 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Panharmonicon
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Map
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Martyr's Bond
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Riches
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion133 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion41 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion137 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion136 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion134 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion131 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion112 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Godless Shrine
79%inclusion111 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Blood Crypt
76%inclusion106 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Savai Triome
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion90 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion85 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Luxury Suite
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Outpost
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
36%inclusion50 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion25 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
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