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Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
93%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Whip of Erebos
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Bedevil
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Harsh Mentor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Treasure Nabber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Blood Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Terminate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Undying Evil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Backlash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Suspended Sentence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Curtains' Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Professor's Warning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Crackle with Power
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Banefire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Killing Wave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Geosurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gix's Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mob Rule
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Stitch Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dreadbore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
March of the Drowned
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Jester's Cap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Resurrection Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helm of Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Descent into Avernus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
City on Fire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Repercussion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Citadel of Pain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellshock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Furnace of Rath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Havoc Festival
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Theater of Horrors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Witch's Clinic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystifying Maze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Restless Vents
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Gorge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Smoldering Marsh
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Tramway Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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