Riku of Two Reflections (Commander) - Budget

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Studious First-Year
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mind into Matter
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rite of Replication
36%inclusion187 decks519 decks
33%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
29%inclusion153 decks519 decks
28%synergy
Mythos of Illuna
29%inclusion149 decks519 decks
27%synergy
Quasiduplicate
26%inclusion135 decks519 decks
25%synergy
Harrow
36%inclusion187 decks519 decks
25%synergy
Biovisionary
26%inclusion133 decks519 decks
25%synergy
Coiling Oracle
29%inclusion148 decks519 decks
25%synergy
Mulldrifter
29%inclusion150 decks519 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion297 decks519 decks
24%synergy
Growth Spiral
48%inclusion249 decks519 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
63%inclusion329 decks519 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion230 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion203 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion171 decks519 decks
-4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
29%inclusion152 decks519 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
29%inclusion150 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion149 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion146 decks519 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
27%inclusion140 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion137 decks519 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Reclamation Sage
25%inclusion128 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
24%inclusion127 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
22%inclusion112 decks519 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
21%inclusion111 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion110 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Clone
21%inclusion107 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion102 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
19%inclusion99 decks519 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion95 decks519 decks
15%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
18%inclusion93 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Acidic Slime
17%inclusion90 decks519 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
16%inclusion81 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion79 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Dack's Duplicate
14%inclusion74 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion71 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Altered Ego
14%inclusion71 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion70 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion69 decks519 decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion67 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Body Double
13%inclusion67 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion61 decks501 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion53 decks438 decks
6%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
12%inclusion62 decks519 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Image
12%inclusion61 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Wood Elves
12%inclusion61 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Risen Reef
12%inclusion60 decks519 decks
10%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion58 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Stunt Double
10%inclusion53 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Terastodon
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Roil Cartographer
8.7%inclusion45 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Hornet Queen
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Aethersquall Ancient
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Architect of the Untamed
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Runner
8.3%inclusion43 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Quandrix Apprentice
8.1%inclusion42 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Rogue Refiner
8.1%inclusion42 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Servant of the Conduit
7.9%inclusion41 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Octomancer
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Aetherwind Basker
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Farhaven Elf
7.1%inclusion37 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
25%inclusion131 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion129 decks519 decks
-6%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
24%inclusion124 decks519 decks
23%synergy
Double Major
22%inclusion114 decks519 decks
19%synergy
Eureka Moment
20%inclusion105 decks519 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion98 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
17%inclusion89 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
15%inclusion80 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Second Harvest
14%inclusion74 decks519 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion66 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion66 decks519 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion65 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion60 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion60 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion59 decks519 decks
-1%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
See Double
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion45 decks519 decks
-7%synergy
Comet Storm
8.7%inclusion45 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Fated Infatuation
8.3%inclusion43 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
7.9%inclusion41 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion41 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Tune the Narrative
7.7%inclusion40 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.7%inclusion40 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.1%inclusion37 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Charm
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Electrosiphon
6.7%inclusion35 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
6.2%inclusion32 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Aether Spike
6.2%inclusion32 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion29 decks519 decks
-1%synergy
Harnessed Lightning
5.6%inclusion29 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
5.4%inclusion28 decks519 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
-14%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorform
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Teach by Example
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Joint Exploration
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Urban Evolution
21%inclusion111 decks519 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion110 decks519 decks
-12%synergy
Doppelgang
17%inclusion89 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
17%inclusion87 decks519 decks
16%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
17%inclusion86 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion81 decks519 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion77 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Migration Path
15%inclusion77 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
14%inclusion75 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
14%inclusion71 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
12%inclusion61 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion54 decks519 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion51 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
10%inclusion50 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
10%inclusion50 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
0%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Attune with Aether
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Hull Breach
8.7%inclusion45 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Vastwood Surge
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Spitting Image
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
8.4%inclusion25 decks297 decks
8%synergy
Wild Hypothesis
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion42 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Guided Passage
7.3%inclusion38 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
6.9%inclusion36 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Confiscation Coup
6.6%inclusion34 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Applied Geometry
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
6.2%inclusion32 decks519 decks
-20%synergy
Lessons from Life
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Splatter Technique
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.0%inclusion31 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.0%inclusion31 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Potential
6.0%inclusion31 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion30 decks519 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.0%inclusion26 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion75 decks519 decks
-10%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion60 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
1%synergy
Decoction Module
8.3%inclusion43 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.9%inclusion41 decks519 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
7.7%inclusion40 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Box
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
7.1%inclusion37 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
7.1%inclusion37 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Module
6.9%inclusion36 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.7%inclusion35 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Aether Refinery
6.4%inclusion33 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.6%inclusion29 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Bespoke Battlewagon
5.2%inclusion27 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
19%inclusion100 decks519 decks
17%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
14%inclusion72 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
13%inclusion67 decks519 decks
-16%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion66 decks519 decks
-14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion59 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion57 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Primal Prayers
7.7%inclusion40 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.3%inclusion38 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Aether Revolt
7.3%inclusion38 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Raiding Schemes
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Era of Innovation
6.6%inclusion34 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.3%inclusion43 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion113 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion68 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion36 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.8%inclusion30 decks519 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
65%inclusion336 decks519 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion274 decks519 decks
-19%synergy
Simic Signet
29%inclusion152 decks519 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
27%inclusion142 decks519 decks
18%synergy
Gruul Signet
18%inclusion95 decks519 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion55 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion52 decks519 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion44 decks519 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.7%inclusion35 decks519 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.7%inclusion35 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.4%inclusion33 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion33 decks519 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion515 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion512 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion510 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion400 decks519 decks
-14%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion319 decks519 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion248 decks519 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion241 decks519 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion203 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion189 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
35%inclusion183 decks519 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion183 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion177 decks519 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion170 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
32%inclusion166 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion156 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion155 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion150 decks519 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Turf
27%inclusion142 decks519 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
26%inclusion136 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion134 decks519 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Abandon
24%inclusion125 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion112 decks519 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion100 decks519 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion99 decks519 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion98 decks519 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion98 decks519 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion83 decks519 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Highlands
15%inclusion76 decks519 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion75 decks519 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion68 decks519 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion58 decks519 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion56 decks519 decks
-21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
11%inclusion55 decks519 decks
-11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion54 decks519 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion51 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion50 decks519 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion50 decks519 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
-2%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.4%inclusion49 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
9.2%inclusion48 decks519 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Paradox Gardens
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Aether Hub
8.1%inclusion42 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.9%inclusion41 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.5%inclusion39 decks519 decks
6%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
7.1%inclusion37 decks519 decks
4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
6.7%inclusion35 decks519 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.2%inclusion32 decks519 decks
4%synergy