Mind Flayer, the Shadow (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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Mind Flayer, the Shadow
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How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
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99%synergy
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Opposition Agent
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90%synergy
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71%synergy
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38%synergy
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41%synergy
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42%synergy
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49%synergy
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37%synergy
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29%synergy
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Magus of the Coffers
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93%synergy
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93%synergy
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95%synergy
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97%synergy
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97%synergy
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95%synergy
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28%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
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47%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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30%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
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46%synergy
Lord of the Void
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48%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
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39%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
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45%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
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38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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2%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
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43%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
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48%synergy
Thieving Varmint
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47%synergy
Oblivion Sower
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50%synergy
Kheru Mind-Eater
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50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
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31%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
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50%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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34%synergy
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49%synergy
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46%synergy
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49%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
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76%synergy
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33%synergy
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45%synergy
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25%synergy
Not Dead After All
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39%synergy
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34%synergy
Defile
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13%synergy
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43%synergy
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48%synergy
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46%synergy
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40%synergy
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40%synergy
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46%synergy
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49%synergy
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40%synergy
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Victimize
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74%synergy
Reanimate
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60%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
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87%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
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94%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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36%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
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49%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
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34%synergy
Finale of Eternity
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49%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
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49%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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33%synergy
Army of the Damned
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45%synergy
Hex
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49%synergy
Decree of Pain
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45%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
Syphon Mind
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37%synergy
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13%synergy
Ashen Powder
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50%synergy
Let's Play a Game
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48%synergy
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50%synergy
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72%synergy
Jet Medallion
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39%synergy
Lithoform Engine
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49%synergy
Crawlspace
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
Whip of Erebos
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39%synergy
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47%synergy
Helm of the Host
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49%synergy
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46%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
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49%synergy
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44%synergy
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50%synergy
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50%synergy
Mindslaver
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50%synergy
Horizon Stone
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
Mindcrank
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45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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16%synergy
The Book of Vile Darkness
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49%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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30%synergy
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Black Market
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79%synergy
No Mercy
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93%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
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98%synergy
Price of Knowledge
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50%synergy
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46%synergy
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49%synergy
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31%synergy
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47%synergy
Oubliette
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47%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
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49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
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10%synergy
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45%synergy
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Liliana of the Dark Realms
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36%synergy
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Witch's Cottage
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75%synergy
Cabal Coffers
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45%synergy
Castle Locthwain
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83%synergy
Strip Mine
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97%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
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15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
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25%synergy
Barren Moor
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40%synergy
Maze of Ith
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47%synergy
Vesuva
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47%synergy
War Room
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34%synergy
Emergence Zone
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47%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Thespian's Stage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Lake of the Dead
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
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19%synergy
Temple of the False God
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
12%synergy
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Caged Sun
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
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