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The Lord of Pain
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Stensian Sanguinist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Vial Smasher the Fierce
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Basilisk Collar
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Whip of Erebos
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Rakdos Charm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Harsh Mentor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Brash Taunter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mayhem Devil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Wurm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Nabber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Blood Seeker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fate Unraveler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Discord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Star Athlete
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Terrible Twos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Curtains' Call
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Backlash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Risk Factor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Suspended Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Crypt Incursion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Banefire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Geosurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gix's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mob Rule
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Stitch Together
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dreadbore
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
March of the Drowned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Resurrection Orb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Jester's Cap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Emancipation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
No Mercy
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Painful Quandary
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Descent into Avernus
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Wound Reflection
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
City on Fire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Spiteful Visions
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Dreams
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Manabarbs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Repercussion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Citadel of Pain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellshock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Furnace of Rath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Havoc Festival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Theater of Horrors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Witch's Clinic
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mortuary Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystifying Maze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restless Vents
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%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
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-36%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Séance Board
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Blazemire Verge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Luxury Suite
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Haunted Ridge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Raucous Theater
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tramway Station
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
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