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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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7%synergy
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2%synergy
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61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
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54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
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57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
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57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
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61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
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61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
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57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
47%synergy
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54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
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50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
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54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
2%synergy
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46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
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46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
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31%synergy
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37%synergy
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39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
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36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
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36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
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36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
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29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Master Transmuter
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
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27%synergy
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20%synergy
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24%synergy
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21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
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21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Saheeli, the Sun's Brilliance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Steel Overseer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
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18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
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18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Duplicant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Transit Mage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thopter Assembly
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Master of Etherium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
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Whir of Invention
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Masterful Replication
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Desynchronization
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Spell Swindle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Magmaquake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reality Heist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Twiddle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Infusion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
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-5%synergy
Resculpt
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-1%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Big Score
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-18%synergy
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-13%synergy
Demand Answers
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-0%synergy
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7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
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Scrap Mastery
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Echo Storm
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28%synergy
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16%synergy
Chain Reaction
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12%synergy
One with the Machine
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16%synergy
Trash for Treasure
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
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14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Devastation Tide
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
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11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reverse Engineer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mirage Mockery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
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3%synergy
Aether Gale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Argivian Restoration
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7%synergy
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Welding Jar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Manifold Key
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Clock of Omens
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Witching Well
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Lithoform Engine
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Salvaging Station
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Prototype Portal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Wand
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Voltaic Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dino DNA
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Trading Post
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mimic Vat
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Territory Forge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Brainstone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Transreliquat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sands of Time
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ghirapur Aether Grid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Efficient Construction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Saheeli, the Gifted
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Saheeli Rai
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Inventors' Fair
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Foundry of the Consuls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-0%synergy
Hedron Archive
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
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