Mind Flayer, the Shadow (Commander) - Exile

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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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49%synergy
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97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
93%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
95%inclusion59 decks62 decks
92%synergy
Elder Brain
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
89%synergy
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89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
86%synergy
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84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
83%synergy
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79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
77%synergy
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74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
74%synergy
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73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
66%synergy
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69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
65%synergy
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84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
36%synergy
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74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
24%synergy
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68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
3%synergy
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65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
63%synergy
Heartless Conscription
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Crabomination
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Thieving Varmint
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
44%synergy
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Opposition Agent
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
40%synergy
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26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
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58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Sower
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Junktroller
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42%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Dread Presence
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Blightwing Bandit
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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29%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Reito Sentinel
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32%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Kheru Mind-Eater
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Plaguecrafter
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Leaden Myr
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Void
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Draugr Necromancer
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
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8%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Mindleecher
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Fiend of the Shadows
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Nighthowler
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
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Defile
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Grim Return
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Stinging Study
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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-4%synergy
Darkness
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9%synergy
Doom Blade
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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0%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Encore
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
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1%synergy
Snuff Out
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-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-19%synergy
Murder
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-4%synergy
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Breach the Multiverse
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
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1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Dredge the Mire
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Damnation
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10%synergy
Visions of Dread
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Mutilate
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10%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Pact
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Predators' Hour
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-16%synergy
Come Back Wrong
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
The Final Days
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Blood Money
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Necromantic Selection
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Worst Fears
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Petty Larceny
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Psychotic Episode
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Wand
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Reito Lantern
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Mimic Vat
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Manascape Refractor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Betrayal
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Minion's Return
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Protection Racket
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
23%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Memorial to Folly
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Everglades
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Mire
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-19%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Nyx Lotus
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
31%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Thran Dynamo
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Caged Sun
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Cave
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
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