Squall, SeeD Mercenary (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Moxfield
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Grave Researcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Moor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
68%synergy
Buried Alive
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
63%synergy
Shadowspear
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Buster Sword
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Bastion Protector
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion34 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Idolized
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
51%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Entomb
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Plaguecrafter
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Selfless Spirit
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Cathar Commando
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Jirina, Dauntless General
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Diviner
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Demon's Disciple
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Super Shredder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Forsaken Miner
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Moonshadow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Relic-Warder
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rinoa, Angel Wing
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Fracture
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Overkill
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Fatal Push
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Riot Control
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-16%synergy
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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Cataclysm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Diresight
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Fated Clash
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Key to the City
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Mask of Memory
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Wedding Invitation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Lion Heart
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Zephyr Boots
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Spirit Mantle
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Teval's Judgment
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Edge of the Divinity
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rule of Law
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Seal of Doom
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Confinement
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Ethereal Armor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Angelic Renewal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Cathedral of War
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Strip Mine
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
14%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion37 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Blitzball
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-26%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Godless Shrine
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-24%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Glimmervoid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy