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Soul Immolation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Thirst for Identity
1.7%inclusion1 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Call of the Ring
86%inclusion146 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Saruman, the White Hand
85%inclusion143 decks169 decks
78%synergy
Barad-dûr
79%inclusion134 decks169 decks
72%synergy
The Black Gate
76%inclusion129 decks169 decks
68%synergy
Nazgûl
72%inclusion122 decks169 decks
67%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
73%inclusion123 decks169 decks
67%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
72%inclusion121 decks169 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
69%inclusion117 decks169 decks
63%synergy
Ringsight
67%inclusion114 decks169 decks
60%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
62%inclusion104 decks169 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
72%inclusion121 decks169 decks
47%synergy
Arcane Denial
64%inclusion109 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion104 decks169 decks
33%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
61%inclusion103 decks169 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion101 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Warg Rider
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
49%synergy
March from the Black Gate
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion133 decks169 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion101 decks169 decks
47%synergy
Notion Thief
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
50%inclusion85 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
42%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
36%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Moria Scavenger
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Wonder
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
29%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Saruman the White
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Dunland Crebain
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Ringwraiths
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Changeling Outcast
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Oliphaunt
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
9%synergy
The Balrog, Durin's Bane
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Hostage Taker
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Mordor Trebuchet
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Skylord
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Twins
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Easterling Vanguard
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Fell Beast of Mordor
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Taurean Mauler
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Warbeast of Gorgoroth
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Gorbag of Minas Morgul
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Bone Miser
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Orcish Medicine
49%inclusion83 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Lazotep Plating
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Glorious Gale
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
-16%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
-3%synergy
Fling
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-16%synergy
Deceive the Messenger
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-14%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Commence the Endgame
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Downfall
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Alchemy
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Treason of Isengard
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Living Death
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Foray of Orcs
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Claim the Precious
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Summons of Saruman
39%inclusion66 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Birthday Escape
28%inclusion48 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Widespread Brutality
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Mordor Muster
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Extract from Darkness
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Surrounded by Orcs
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Swarming of Moria
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Languish
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dragon
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Mordor on the March
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
The Torment of Gollum
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Enter the God-Eternals
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
The Black Breath
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion74 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Grond, the Gatebreaker
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-17%synergy
Stone of Erech
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
One Ring to Rule Them All
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, Captain of Chaos
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion104 decks169 decks
39%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Rivendell
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Field of Ruin
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion160 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion151 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Relic of Sauron
83%inclusion140 decks169 decks
64%synergy
Inherited Envelope
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion64 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
-11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
-18%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion168 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
70%inclusion118 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
69%inclusion116 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Mount Doom
66%inclusion111 decks169 decks
59%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
64%inclusion108 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion105 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
60%inclusion101 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Sunken Hollow
56%inclusion95 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
42%inclusion71 decks169 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Choked Estuary
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Xander's Lounge
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
-16%synergy
The Grey Havens
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Landscape
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Blazemire Verge
10%inclusion16 decks168 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Oscorp Industries
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Malice
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
1%synergy
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