Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice (Commander)

Tawnos, Urza's Apprentice
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Jun 19, 2026
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Underrated Backup Precon Commanders
| Art by Wayne Reynolds  A Different Precon Perspective Hello, and welcome to a special article surrounding precons! This week, we're looking at (some of) the most underrated backup commanders we find in precons. Too often, these cards get overshadowed by the main option in a given precon. That said, there have been a few […]
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20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
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18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
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Emry, Lurker of the Loch
68%inclusion249 decks364 decks
64%synergy
Seat of the Synod
70%inclusion254 decks364 decks
60%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion230 decks364 decks
59%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
62%inclusion226 decks364 decks
58%synergy
Great Furnace
68%inclusion246 decks364 decks
58%synergy
Unwinding Clock
60%inclusion220 decks364 decks
57%synergy
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60%inclusion220 decks364 decks
56%synergy
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
55%inclusion201 decks364 decks
55%synergy
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55%inclusion201 decks364 decks
52%synergy
Goblin Welder
54%inclusion195 decks364 decks
51%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion220 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion217 decks364 decks
50%synergy
Fabricate
58%inclusion212 decks364 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion202 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
55%inclusion199 decks364 decks
45%synergy
Whir of Invention
53%inclusion193 decks364 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Engineer
51%inclusion187 decks364 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
49%inclusion180 decks364 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion178 decks364 decks
43%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
48%inclusion175 decks364 decks
48%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion82 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
-15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
-14%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-24%synergy
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45%inclusion163 decks364 decks
43%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
44%inclusion160 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
41%inclusion151 decks364 decks
40%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion145 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
36%inclusion132 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
32%inclusion118 decks364 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
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27%synergy
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28%synergy
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31%inclusion112 decks364 decks
30%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
30%inclusion111 decks364 decks
28%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion109 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Master Transmuter
30%inclusion108 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
28%inclusion103 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
25%inclusion91 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion90 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam
24%inclusion88 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion77 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
19%inclusion69 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Trophy Mage
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Duplicant
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
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12%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Mage
12%inclusion45 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Tribute Mage
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
9.3%inclusion28 decks302 decks
9%synergy
Tony Stark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
7.6%inclusion15 decks198 decks
7%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Steel Hellkite
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Silver Myr
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
6.6%inclusion13 decks198 decks
4%synergy
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Counterspell
45%inclusion164 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
35%inclusion127 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Masterful Replication
27%inclusion99 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Scour for Scrap
25%inclusion49 decks197 decks
23%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion89 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Spell Swindle
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
21%inclusion78 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion73 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
-17%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
-15%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
-33%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
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-35%synergy
Resculpt
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-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
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-12%synergy
Reality Heist
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5%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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-4%synergy
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Vandalblast
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19%synergy
Scrap Mastery
32%inclusion117 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtcast
28%inclusion102 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Trash for Treasure
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23%synergy
Reshape
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18%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Handling
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13%synergy
Transmute Artifact
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10%synergy
One with the Machine
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9%synergy
Chain Reaction
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4%synergy
Echo Storm
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
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7%synergy
Ponder
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-29%synergy
Devastation Tide
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5%synergy
Argivian Restoration
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
6%synergy
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Clock of Omens
42%inclusion152 decks364 decks
41%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
41%inclusion150 decks364 decks
39%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
39%inclusion141 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
37%inclusion134 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Welding Jar
37%inclusion134 decks364 decks
36%synergy
Salvaging Station
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36%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
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32%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
34%inclusion124 decks364 decks
33%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
34%inclusion122 decks364 decks
33%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion118 decks364 decks
31%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion110 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Lithoform Engine
29%inclusion106 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Mirrorworks
28%inclusion103 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
28%inclusion101 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Bauble
27%inclusion99 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Witching Well
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Voltaic Key
26%inclusion95 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
23%inclusion84 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Prototype Portal
21%inclusion77 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion75 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Territory Forge
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Trading Post
17%inclusion62 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Brainstone
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Wand
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
13%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
13%inclusion46 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
-17%synergy
Moonsilver Key
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
10%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Lux Cannon
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Dino DNA
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
-16%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Mirage Mirror
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
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Artificer's Intuition
29%inclusion104 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Storm the Vault
25%inclusion91 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
22%inclusion80 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion78 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
21%inclusion76 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Artificer Class
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Efficient Construction
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
32%inclusion118 decks364 decks
31%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
23%inclusion83 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion34 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
56%inclusion203 decks364 decks
49%synergy
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion180 decks364 decks
43%synergy
Archway of Innovation
46%inclusion167 decks364 decks
41%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion165 decks364 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
42%inclusion154 decks364 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion126 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion95 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion77 decks364 decks
-28%synergy
Blast Zone
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion53 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion280 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion242 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion228 decks364 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion216 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
51%inclusion187 decks364 decks
48%synergy
Gilded Lotus
39%inclusion141 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion131 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion130 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion128 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion69 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Patriar's Seal
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion354 decks364 decks
-0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion352 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion298 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion240 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion219 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion182 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion178 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
45%inclusion163 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion161 decks364 decks
2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
40%inclusion144 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion142 decks364 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion122 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion116 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion106 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion106 decks364 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion101 decks364 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
-22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
22%inclusion79 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion61 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.9%inclusion27 decks302 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
7.1%inclusion26 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
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