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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Brainstealer Dragon
77%inclusion88 decks115 decks
74%synergy
Elder Brain
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
73%inclusion84 decks115 decks
70%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
68%inclusion78 decks115 decks
65%synergy
Intellect Devourer
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
63%synergy
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63%inclusion72 decks115 decks
61%synergy
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53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
52%synergy
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48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
48%synergy
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48%inclusion55 decks115 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion58 decks115 decks
46%synergy
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61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
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59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
11%synergy
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57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
7%synergy
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57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Defile
54%inclusion62 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
14%synergy
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49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
49%inclusion56 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Geth, Lord of the Vault
46%inclusion53 decks115 decks
45%synergy
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43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
42%synergy
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39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Burnished Hart
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Thieving Varmint
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Dread Presence
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Leaden Myr
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Crabomination
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
30%synergy
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30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
27%synergy
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26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Plaguecrafter
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5%synergy
Author of Shadows
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
24%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
16%synergy
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21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Draugr Necromancer
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Oblivion Sower
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Kheru Mind-Eater
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Void
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Cogwork Archivist
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Girl
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Jade-Cast Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Malevolent Chandelier
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Palladium Myr
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
31%inclusion36 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Stinging Study
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Grim Return
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Fated Return
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-20%synergy
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Mutilate
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
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34%synergy
Dredge the Mire
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39%synergy
Read the Bones
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20%synergy
Heartless Conscription
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
34%synergy
Visions of Dread
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Necromantic Selection
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Syphon Mind
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
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-2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
13%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Come Back Wrong
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Predators' Hour
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-15%synergy
Xander's Pact
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Blood Money
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Episode
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Tempest
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Cloudkill
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Dead of Winter
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Fell
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Petty Larceny
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Corrupt
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Blood on the Snow
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
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Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
37%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Reito Lantern
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
-8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-18%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Manascape Refractor
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mindcrank
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Endless Atlas
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Locthwain
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Grave Betrayal
34%inclusion39 decks115 decks
31%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Minion's Return
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Greed
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Protection Racket
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion52 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion46 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion31 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion96 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
61%inclusion70 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
59%inclusion68 decks115 decks
30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Nyx Lotus
28%inclusion32 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion97 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
53%inclusion61 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
4%synergy
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