Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #119
139decks
Background image for Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
Josh Nelson
Feb 10, 2026
Examining Aetherdrift, One Year Later
Oh, Aetherdrift. How do we begin to talk about you, even a full year after you've come out? As it turns out, not terribly well.
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60%synergy
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59%synergy
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56%synergy
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46%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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2%synergy
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16%synergy
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20%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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47%synergy
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37%synergy
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37%synergy
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35%synergy
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32%synergy
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28%synergy
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26%synergy
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24%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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14%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
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22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
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22%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
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17%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
22%inclusion31 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
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20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
19%synergy
Diversion Unit
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
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19%synergy
Master Transmuter
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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6%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
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17%synergy
Nesting Bot
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15%synergy
Silver Raven
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16%synergy
Silver Myr
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9%synergy
Metalworker
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
Gold Myr
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8%synergy
Digsite Engineer
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14%synergy
Spellskite
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11%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
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11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
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9%synergy
Cryptothrall
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13%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
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11%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
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10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
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41%synergy
Path to Exile
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1%synergy
Desynchronization
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41%synergy
Mana Drain
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25%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion54 decks139 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
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23%synergy
Swan Song
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7%synergy
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15%synergy
Generous Gift
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-15%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-11%synergy
Scour for Scrap
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10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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4%synergy
Reality Heist
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11%synergy
Negate
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-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-7%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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28%synergy
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9%synergy
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13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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-16%synergy
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5%synergy
Season of Weaving
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7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
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7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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1%synergy
Stock Up
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5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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2%synergy
Farewell
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-12%synergy
One with the Machine
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5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
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43%synergy
Cloud Key
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39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
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33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
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35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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17%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
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30%synergy
Salvation Engine
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27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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26%synergy
Repurposing Bay
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26%synergy
Twinning Staff
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29%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
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25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
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24%synergy
Darksteel Forge
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23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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0%synergy
Manifold Key
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17%synergy
Nettlecyst
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21%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
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20%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
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17%synergy
Perilous Snare
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19%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
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16%synergy
Skullclamp
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9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
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15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
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6%synergy
Shadowspear
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13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
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14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
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10%synergy
Winged Boots
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8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
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9%synergy
Imposter Mech
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3%synergy
Cryogen Relic
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5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
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8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
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6%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
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5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
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4%synergy
Reaver Titan
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3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
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2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
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5%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
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4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
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2%synergy
Forsaken Monument
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
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5%synergy
Voltaic Key
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2%synergy
Radiant Lotus
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4%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
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3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
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0%synergy
Expedition Map
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3%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
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5%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
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32%synergy
Mechanized Production
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Artificer Class
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Efficient Construction
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15%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
-4%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
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5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-18%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
68%inclusion95 decks139 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion94 decks139 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
52%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
31%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion70 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
29%synergy
Fomori Vault
35%inclusion49 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion45 decks139 decks
-16%synergy
Treasure Vault
25%inclusion35 decks139 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.9%inclusion11 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion120 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion72 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion63 decks139 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
31%inclusion43 decks139 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion41 decks139 decks
22%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion38 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion32 decks139 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion23 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion17 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
12%inclusion16 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion14 decks139 decks
9%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
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5%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
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2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion130 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
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6%synergy
Tundra
88%inclusion122 decks139 decks
75%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
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37%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion108 decks139 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
73%inclusion101 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Razortide Bridge
68%inclusion95 decks139 decks
54%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
60%inclusion83 decks139 decks
33%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
58%inclusion80 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion77 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
49%inclusion68 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
44%inclusion61 decks139 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion60 decks139 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Gate
37%inclusion51 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion47 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion44 decks139 decks
-34%synergy
Spire of Industry
29%inclusion40 decks139 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
28%inclusion39 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
24%inclusion34 decks139 decks
21%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion33 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion26 decks139 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion25 decks139 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion24 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion22 decks139 decks
10%synergy
Seachrome Coast
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
-22%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion21 decks139 decks
-32%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion20 decks139 decks
8%synergy
Power Depot
14%inclusion19 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion18 decks139 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion15 decks139 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.2%inclusion10 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion9 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-11%synergy