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4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
72%synergy
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74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Elder Brain
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Intellect Devourer
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
53%synergy
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50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
45%synergy
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45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
44%synergy
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60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
11%synergy
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60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
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58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Defile
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
25%synergy
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46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Jet Medallion
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
-15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
28%synergy
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41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
39%synergy
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40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
32%synergy
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39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Thieving Varmint
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
34%synergy
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35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
27%synergy
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30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
14%synergy
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29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Dread Presence
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Crabomination
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Author of Shadows
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
25%synergy
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26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
6%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
20%synergy
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22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
22%synergy
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21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
15%synergy
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21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
15%synergy
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20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
15%synergy
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19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Sower
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
13%synergy
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17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hoverstone Pilgrim
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
17%synergy
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15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
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15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
0%synergy
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14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Cogwork Archivist
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Jade-Cast Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
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12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Lord of the Void
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Girl
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Wurm
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Malevolent Chandelier
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Palladium Myr
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Archivist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
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Withering Torment
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Grim Return
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Thrilling Encore
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Fated Return
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
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Breach the Multiverse
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Dredge the Mire
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
40%synergy
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38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Conscription
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Visions of Dread
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Necromantic Selection
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
18%inclusion18 decks101 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Xander's Pact
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Predators' Hour
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Episode
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Petty Larceny
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Blood on the Snow
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dead of Winter
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Fell
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
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Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Reito Lantern
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Strionic Resonator
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Manascape Refractor
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
World Map
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Endless Atlas
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Locthwain
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Grave Betrayal
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Minion's Return
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Greed
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Protection Racket
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Everglades
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Nyx Lotus
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
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