The Archimandrite (Commander) - Lifegain

The Archimandrite
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Alejandro Fuentes
Sep 8, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
The Best Two-Type Commanders in Magic, Ranked
A tier-ranked look at Commander's best two-creature-type generals, from Kaalia of the Vast to the adorable Olag and Miau, New Friends.
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Way of the Mentor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
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Unflinching Hortimancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
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Ajani's Anguish
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Lyra, Archangel of Dawn
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High Lift Cards
Firebending Student
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Sage of the Skies
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Lyse Hext
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Rally the Monastery
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
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Elsha, Threefold Master
71%inclusion127 decks180 decks
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Aligned Heart
52%inclusion93 decks180 decks
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Monastery Mentor
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Rhox Faithmender
78%inclusion236 decks301 decks
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Swords to Plowshares
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Ivory Tower
65%inclusion196 decks301 decks
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Jeskai Ascendancy
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True Conviction
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Whirlwind of Thought
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Union of the Third Path
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Student of Ojutai
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Alhammarret's Archive
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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
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Rhystic Study
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Cyclonic Rift
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Smothering Tithe
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Teferi's Protection
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The One Ring
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Fierce Guardianship
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Jeska's Will
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Farewell
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Ancient Tomb
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Monastery Swiftspear
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Third Path Iconoclast
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Gregor, Shrewd Magistrate
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Imperial Recruiter
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Githzerai Monk
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Oreskos Sun Guide
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Cori Mountain Stalwart
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Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
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Ledger Shredder
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Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
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Taigam, Master Opportunist
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Drumbellower
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Lone Missionary
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Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
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Denry Klin, Editor in Chief
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Unsettled Mariner
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Hurkyl, Master Wizard
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Will, Scion of Peace
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Soul Warden
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Duelist of the Mind
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Tataru Taru
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Dragon-Style Twins
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Mirror Entity
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Schema Thief
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Enlightened Ascetic
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Monk of the Open Hand
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Roaming Throne
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Dirgur Focusmage
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Abbot of Keral Keep
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Boros Charm
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Path to Exile
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Beacon of Immortality
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Counterspell
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Akroma's Will
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Flying Crane Technique
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Revitalize
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Absorb
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Dovin's Veto
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Jeskai Charm
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Generous Gift
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Ojutai's Command
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Deflecting Palm
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War Report
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Arcane Denial
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Lantern Flare
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Soul's Grace
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Restoration Magic
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Brainstorm
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Jeskai Revelation
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Invoke the Divine
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Negate
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Legion Leadership
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Chaos Warp
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Reward the Faithful
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Flawless Maneuver
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Light of Hope
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Heartwarming Redemption
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Azorius Charm
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New Way Forward
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
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Mana Drain
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
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Stroke of Midnight
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
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Deflecting Swat
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Dawn's Truce
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Sink into Stupor
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1.1xlift
Sejiri Shelter
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Opt
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Dramatic Reversal
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Enter the Avatar State
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Valakut Awakening
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Great Train Heist
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Enlightened Tutor
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Your Temple Is Under Attack
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Sorceries
Crash Through
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Inspired Ultimatum
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Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion91 decks301 decks
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Supreme Verdict
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Sanctify
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
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Ponder
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Austere Command
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1.3xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
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1.7xlift
Fumigate
13%inclusion38 decks301 decks
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Thrilling Discovery
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1.8xlift
Preordain
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Split Up
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Approach of the Second Sun
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
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Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
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Distant Melody
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
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Pursue the Past
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Vandalblast
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Windfall
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
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Sevinne's Reclamation
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
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Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
57%inclusion173 decks301 decks
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Well of Lost Dreams
48%inclusion144 decks301 decks
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Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion113 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Cori-Steel Cutter
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The Wind Crystal
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Swiftfoot Boots
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1.0xlift
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion72 decks301 decks
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Cosmos Elixir
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
1.6xlift
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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1.5xlift
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
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Fountain of Renewal
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
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Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Archaeomancer's Map
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
1.7xlift
Spellbook
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
1.3xlift
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
2.2xlift
Frostcliff Siege
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
2.1xlift
Cleric Class
31%inclusion93 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Wizard Class
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
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Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
2.0xlift
Illusions of Grandeur
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion55 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion53 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Leyline of Hope
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Mystic Remora
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1.2xlift
Skywise Teachings
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2.3xlift
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
1.7xlift
Boon Reflection
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Kindred Discovery
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
1.6xlift
Monk Class
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
1.8xlift
Delusions of Mediocrity
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
1.5xlift
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Land Tax
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Paradox Haze
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
0.4xlift
Intruder Alarm
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
1.7xlift
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
0.2xlift
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
37%inclusion110 decks301 decks
2.2xlift
Narset of the Ancient Way
24%inclusion71 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
1.7xlift
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion236 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Radiant Fountain
31%inclusion94 decks301 decks
2.1xlift
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion73 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Blighted Steppe
21%inclusion62 decks301 decks
2.2xlift
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
2.1xlift
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
1.9xlift
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
2.0xlift
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
2.2xlift
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
1.5xlift
Mystic Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion261 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Sol Ring
83%inclusion251 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion189 decks301 decks
1.3xlift
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion141 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion134 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion127 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion123 decks301 decks
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Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion121 decks301 decks
1.4xlift
Boros Signet
35%inclusion104 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion94 decks301 decks
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Pristine Talisman
28%inclusion85 decks301 decks
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Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion84 decks301 decks
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Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion53 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Commander's Sphere
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0.8xlift
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Plains
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Island
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Mountain
96%inclusion289 decks301 decks
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Command Tower
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Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion205 decks301 decks
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Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion178 decks301 decks
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Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion163 decks301 decks
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Shivan Reef
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Glacial Fortress
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Pinnacle Monk
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Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion140 decks301 decks
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Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion138 decks301 decks
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Path of Ancestry
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1.4xlift
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion133 decks301 decks
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Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion132 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion131 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion123 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion123 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion122 decks301 decks
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Steam Vents
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1.0xlift
Training Center
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Spectator Seating
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Deserted Beach
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Sundown Pass
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1.3xlift
Stormcarved Coast
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Tranquil Cove
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1.4xlift
Swiftwater Cliffs
27%inclusion82 decks301 decks
1.6xlift
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion82 decks301 decks
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Perilous Landscape
26%inclusion79 decks301 decks
1.2xlift
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion72 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Scalding Tarn
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0.9xlift
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion63 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion56 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
1.1xlift
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion53 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Legion Leadership
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1.7xlift
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
Skycloud Expanse
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0.8xlift
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
1.7xlift
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
0.7xlift
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion38 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Port Town
11%inclusion34 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
0.7xlift
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
0.9xlift
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
0.6xlift
Tundra
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
0.8xlift
Sejiri Refuge
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
1.6xlift
Hengegate Pathway
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
1.0xlift
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