Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - Core

Cas Hinds
Apr 6, 2026
The Philosophy of Non-Deterministic Long Turns in Commander
Is it wrong to play Commander decks that take long, non-deterministic turns? Or do you just need to find a very patient playgroup?
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Postmortem Professor
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
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2%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
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2%synergy
Flashback
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Underworld Dreams
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56%synergy
Blood Seeker
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55%synergy
Roiling Vortex
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54%synergy
Firebrand Archer
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52%synergy
Grapeshot
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49%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
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49%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
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47%synergy
Fate Unraveler
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45%synergy
Manabarbs
48%inclusion270 decks564 decks
42%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
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41%synergy
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Rakdos Charm
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26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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16%synergy
Chaos Warp
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6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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40%synergy
Terminate
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11%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion283 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
48%inclusion271 decks564 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion270 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
47%inclusion264 decks564 decks
35%synergy
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Orcish Bowmasters
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2%synergy
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Blood Artist
45%inclusion256 decks564 decks
27%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
41%inclusion232 decks564 decks
24%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
41%inclusion229 decks564 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
40%inclusion212 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion159 decks407 decks
30%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
38%inclusion212 decks564 decks
31%synergy
Soot Imp
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35%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
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27%synergy
Spear Spewer
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27%synergy
Unruly Catapult
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26%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
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24%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
27%inclusion154 decks564 decks
24%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
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19%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
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19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
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15%synergy
Pain Distributor
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22%synergy
Rug of Smothering
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19%synergy
Party Thrasher
23%inclusion127 decks561 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
22%inclusion125 decks564 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion124 decks564 decks
20%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
21%inclusion98 decks478 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
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17%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
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16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
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8%synergy
Goblin Fireslinger
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18%synergy
Cinder Pyromancer
18%inclusion103 decks564 decks
18%synergy
Immolation Shaman
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16%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
17%inclusion83 decks478 decks
11%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
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12%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
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15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion89 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Sabotender
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15%synergy
Blisterspit Gremlin
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15%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
15%inclusion87 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
15%inclusion86 decks564 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion86 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
15%inclusion84 decks564 decks
12%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
15%inclusion82 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
13%inclusion75 decks564 decks
9%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
11%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion73 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion71 decks564 decks
0%synergy
Agate Instigator
12%inclusion65 decks527 decks
9%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Gibbering Fiend
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11%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
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10%synergy
Voldaren Epicure
11%inclusion63 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Judith, the Scourge Diva
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8%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
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4%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
11%inclusion57 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
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8%synergy
Bolt Bend
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23%synergy
Abrade
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11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion162 decks564 decks
26%synergy
Flick a Coin
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24%synergy
Gut Shot
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22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion113 decks486 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
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13%synergy
Armor of Shadows
18%inclusion102 decks564 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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3%synergy
Withering Torment
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-5%synergy
Big Score
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-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-11%synergy
Seething Song
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3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
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-4%synergy
Lava Dart
14%inclusion80 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion79 decks564 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion75 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
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9%synergy
Professor's Warning
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12%synergy
Rush of Vitality
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11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
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10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
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7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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-3%synergy
Needle Drop
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10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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-2%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
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10%synergy
Fling
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6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
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4%synergy
Spark Jolt
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10%synergy
Fell the Profane
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-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
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1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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1%synergy
Murder
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5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
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3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-14%synergy
Pyroblast
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-1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
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3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-14%synergy
Mirrodin Avenged
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6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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-3%synergy
Village Rites
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-9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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-2%synergy
Geistflame
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6%synergy
Fire Covenant
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0%synergy
Return the Favor
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-1%synergy
Undying Malice
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-1%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
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5%synergy
Soul Shatter
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1%synergy
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End the Festivities
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37%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
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30%synergy
Vicious Rumors
28%inclusion160 decks564 decks
27%synergy
Light Up the Stage
23%inclusion129 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion123 decks564 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
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8%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion103 decks564 decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
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-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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11%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion78 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion75 decks564 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
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-6%synergy
Burn Down the House
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11%synergy
Flame Jab
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10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
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1%synergy
Victimize
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-5%synergy
Read the Bones
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-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
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1%synergy
Mana Clash
8.9%inclusion50 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
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6%synergy
Strike It Rich
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5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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-1%synergy
Dreadbore
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3%synergy
Rite of Flame
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3%synergy
Playful Shove
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7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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1%synergy
Reanimate
6.2%inclusion35 decks564 decks
-17%synergy
Damnation
5.5%inclusion31 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Collapse
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3%synergy
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Unstable Amulet
43%inclusion243 decks564 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
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29%synergy
Barbed Wire
23%inclusion132 decks564 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion120 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
19%inclusion39 decks207 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion104 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion91 decks564 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
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0%synergy
Sinister Monolith
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8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
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5%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.3%inclusion47 decks564 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
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2%synergy
Mithril Coat
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2%synergy
Jet Medallion
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-2%synergy
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Spiteful Visions
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35%synergy
Impact Tremors
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31%synergy
All Will Be One
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37%synergy
Pestilence
39%inclusion221 decks564 decks
37%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
27%inclusion153 decks564 decks
25%synergy
Theater of Horrors
21%inclusion119 decks564 decks
13%synergy
Burning Earth
20%inclusion111 decks564 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion106 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Pyrohemia
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14%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
15%inclusion85 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Aether Sting
15%inclusion83 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion76 decks564 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion74 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Hissing Miasma
13%inclusion71 decks564 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion65 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion62 decks564 decks
9%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion61 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
9.0%inclusion51 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
8.7%inclusion49 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
7.3%inclusion41 decks564 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.2%inclusion35 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
6.2%inclusion30 decks484 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
5.9%inclusion33 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Lightning
5.5%inclusion31 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Blood Reckoning
5.3%inclusion30 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
5.2%inclusion25 decks484 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
36%inclusion201 decks564 decks
34%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
20%inclusion112 decks564 decks
16%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
11%inclusion61 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
10%inclusion56 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
8.0%inclusion45 decks564 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.7%inclusion38 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.3%inclusion30 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Shivan Gorge
45%inclusion251 decks564 decks
36%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
37%inclusion211 decks564 decks
28%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
34%inclusion189 decks564 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion158 decks564 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion138 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Piranha Marsh
19%inclusion106 decks564 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion26 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
9.4%inclusion53 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.7%inclusion49 decks564 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion47 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion41 decks564 decks
-11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion37 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.2%inclusion35 decks564 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion492 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
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1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
70%inclusion394 decks564 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
53%inclusion300 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion284 decks564 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion239 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion124 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion110 decks564 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion107 decks564 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion92 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion57 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion49 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
Séance Board
5.0%inclusion24 decks478 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion562 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion561 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion487 decks564 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
71%inclusion400 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion340 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
56%inclusion315 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
45%inclusion255 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
43%inclusion242 decks564 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Peak
42%inclusion239 decks564 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion230 decks564 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
39%inclusion222 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
39%inclusion221 decks564 decks
8%synergy
Jagged Barrens
38%inclusion217 decks564 decks
31%synergy
Mount Doom
30%inclusion168 decks564 decks
14%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
29%inclusion162 decks564 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
29%inclusion161 decks564 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion143 decks564 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
25%inclusion141 decks564 decks
5%synergy
Luxury Suite
24%inclusion138 decks564 decks
-14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion119 decks490 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion130 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion128 decks564 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
22%inclusion122 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion121 decks564 decks
-14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
20%inclusion111 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion99 decks564 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion93 decks564 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion91 decks564 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion75 decks564 decks
9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
13%inclusion72 decks564 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion70 decks564 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion62 decks564 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion62 decks564 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion55 decks564 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
9.2%inclusion52 decks564 decks
1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.5%inclusion48 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.8%inclusion44 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion36 decks564 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion34 decks564 decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
5.9%inclusion33 decks564 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
5.7%inclusion32 decks564 decks
2%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
5.5%inclusion27 decks490 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy