Riku of Two Reflections (Commander) - Budget Core

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Heated Argument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mind into Matter
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23%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
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25%synergy
Mindful Biomancer
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25%synergy
Noxious Newt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
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Mythos of Illuna
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Rite of Replication
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Mulldrifter
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Coiling Oracle
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Reclamation Sage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Acidic Slime
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Biovisionary
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Quasiduplicate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
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Cultivate
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Harrow
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Eureka Moment
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Clone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mirror Image
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Pigment Wrangler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Elemental Mascot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fractal Mascot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Textbook Tabulator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aberrant Manawurm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rancorous Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Transcendent Archaic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hungry Graffalon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Peregrine Drake
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Altered Ego
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Hornet Queen
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Body Double
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Terastodon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Springbloom Druid
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Protean Raider
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Inferno Titan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Risen Reef
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Frost Titan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Karakyk Guardian
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Embrace the Paradox
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Muse's Encouragement
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Efflorescence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unsubtle Mockery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Double Major
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Second Harvest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Fated Infatuation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Starstorm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Destructive Revelry
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aether Spike
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temur Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tune the Narrative
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Quandrix Command
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Run Away Together
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Revelation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Shared Summons
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Neutralize
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reach Through Mists
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Electrosiphon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Into the Roil
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Snap
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Urban Evolution
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Lessons from Life
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Splatter Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Procrastinate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wild Hypothesis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Snarl Song
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Explore
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Migration Path
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Vastwood Surge
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Relm's Sketching
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hull Breach
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Regrowth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Circuitous Route
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Zndrsplt's Judgment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Guided Passage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
For the Common Good
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Expand the Sphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Identity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Growth Spasm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Potential
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Concentrate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Attune with Aether
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Doppelgang
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spitting Image
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Generatorium
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Decoction Module
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Ironworks
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Additive Evolution
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Primal Prayers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mirror March
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Aether Revolt
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Eusocial Engineering
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
HELIOS One
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Simic Signet
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Signet
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Temur Banner
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Mystery
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Gruul Turf
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Cinder Glade
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rootbound Crag
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Spectacle Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Abandon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Highlands
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Vivid Creek
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy