Mind Flayer, the Shadow (Commander) - Optimized Exile

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99%synergy
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98%synergy
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53%synergy
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45%synergy
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33%synergy
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41%synergy
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22%synergy
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43%synergy
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37%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%synergy
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11%synergy
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68%synergy
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75%synergy
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70%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
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47%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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39%synergy
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43%synergy
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49%synergy
Thieving Varmint
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47%synergy
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45%synergy
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31%synergy
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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34%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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32%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
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21%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
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20%synergy
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13%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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20%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
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24%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
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22%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
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23%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
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24%synergy
Doomwake Giant
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25%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
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20%synergy
Draugr Necromancer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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24%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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0%synergy
Fell the Profane
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6%synergy
Sacrifice
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20%synergy
Force of Despair
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Thrilling Encore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Go for the Throat
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2%synergy
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9%synergy
Doom Blade
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18%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
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23%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
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24%synergy
Soul Shatter
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13%synergy
Altar's Reap
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23%synergy
Withering Boon
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21%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Tainted Strike
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Nurgle's Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Grim Return
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Breathe Your Last
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Wretched Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
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15%synergy
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Dredge the Mire
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74%synergy
Reanimate
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35%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
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62%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Xander's Pact
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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34%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
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46%synergy
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48%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
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46%synergy
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49%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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11%synergy
Morbid Plunder
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25%synergy
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-2%synergy
Profane Tutor
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21%synergy
Monomania
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25%synergy
Finale of Eternity
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24%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Blood on the Snow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Predators' Hour
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-25%synergy
Head Games
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Blood Money
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22%synergy
Ruinous Path
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25%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Consume Spirit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Conscription
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ashen Powder
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25%synergy
Thoughtseize
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20%synergy
Worst Fears
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Bontu's Monument
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
The Cauldron of Eternity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Horizon Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lithoform Engine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Immortal Sun
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24%synergy
Whip of Erebos
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14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Planar Bridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Cube
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
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Grave Betrayal
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Black Market
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Court of Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Eternal Thirst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Oubliette
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Vesuva
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Thespian's Stage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Caged Sun
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Swamp
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
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