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97%synergy
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86%synergy
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83%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
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74%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
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73%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
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75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
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24%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
26%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Consuming Corruption
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Dread Presence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Thieving Varmint
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kheru Mind-Eater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reito Sentinel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
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2%synergy
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-26%synergy
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24%synergy
Junktroller
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25%synergy
Grim Haruspex
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16%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Anima
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Companion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Wretched
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nighthowler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Draugr Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Sengir, the Dark Baron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bushmeat Poacher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prowling Geistcatcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Summoner's Egg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Gravespawn Sovereign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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Grim Return
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fated Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Grotesque Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scour from Existence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrilling Encore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rescue from the Underworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demon's Due
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cast Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Szat's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wretched Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Cruelclaw's Heist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Come Back Wrong
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Necromantic Selection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Visions of Dread
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Xander's Pact
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
Blood Money
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
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0%synergy
Gix's Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
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-15%synergy
Diresight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Worthy Cost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Final Days
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Transfer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vat Emergence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bone Splinters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromantic Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghastly Conscription
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Predators' Hour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phthisis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Craving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eaten Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Languish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sanguimancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Requiem Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Campfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deathrender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scepter of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mimic Vat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mazemind Tome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cybership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manascape Refractor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crown of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Assault Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reito Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Collector's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aether Vial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Dead Man's Chest
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Grave Betrayal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Court of Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Quest for the Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Death in Heaven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, the Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Mortuary Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Terrain Generator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Scrying Sheets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Volatile Fault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Mind Stone
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Worn Powerstone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Nyx Lotus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Replicating Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hedron Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ebony Fly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planar Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Idol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hagra Mauling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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