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30%synergy
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13%synergy
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15%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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86%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
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75%synergy
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75%synergy
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75%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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65%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Sanguine Bond
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
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42%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
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15%synergy
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33%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
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31%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vampire Socialite
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Bloodlord of Vaasgoth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blood Petal Celebrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bloodcrazed Socialite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Captivating Vampire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Olivia Voldaren
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vein Ripper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Bloodtracker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High-Society Hunter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Vampire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spear Spewer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Rakdos Charm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Moment of Craving
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychotic Haze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dash Hopes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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Bloody Betrayal
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54%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
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43%synergy
Vandalblast
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14%synergy
Blood Tribute
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44%synergy
Pointed Discussion
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43%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
End the Festivities
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Risky Shortcut
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Terminal Agony
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
New Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sinister Waltz
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Press into Service
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Annihilating Glare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Zombify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Raise Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crippling Fear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Blood Fountain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sinister Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Weapon Rack
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Statuette
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cranial Plating
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Transmutation Font
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Drossclaw
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Ram
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Stensia Masquerade
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Impact Tremors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Molten Echoes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Scarring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Brutality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancer's Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Call the Bloodline
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crippling Blight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Folly
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Fen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Peak
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Voldaren Estate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Jagged Barrens
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Akoum Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Maestros Theater
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Razortrap Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mount Doom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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