The Wandering Minstrel (Commander) - Core

Jeremy Rowe
Jun 5, 2026
Five Problems with Five-Color Typal Commanders
Jro looks at why five-color typal commanders so often feel hollow in Commander games, giving us a breakdown of five recurring design issues.
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Embrace the Paradox
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7%synergy
Tam, Observant Sequencer
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5%synergy
Zimone's Experiment
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3%synergy
Together as One
2.2%inclusion5 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Resonating Lute
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1%synergy
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Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
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70%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
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65%synergy
Reach the Horizon
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63%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
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59%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
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58%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
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58%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
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57%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
60%inclusion516 decks867 decks
57%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
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57%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
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56%synergy
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Travel the Overworld
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54%synergy
PuPu UFO
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52%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
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45%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
39%inclusion338 decks867 decks
37%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
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33%synergy
Growth Spiral
36%inclusion309 decks867 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
35%inclusion301 decks867 decks
-3%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
32%inclusion279 decks867 decks
31%synergy
Zell Dincht
32%inclusion275 decks867 decks
31%synergy
Ignis Scientia
32%inclusion274 decks867 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
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19%synergy
Town Greeter
31%inclusion270 decks867 decks
30%synergy
Sabotender
29%inclusion250 decks867 decks
28%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
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26%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
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23%synergy
Scute Swarm
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25%synergy
Omega, Heartless Evolution
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26%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
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25%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
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25%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
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24%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
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22%synergy
Summon: Titan
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19%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
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19%synergy
Qiqirn Merchant
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21%synergy
Lotus Cobra
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19%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
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20%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
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20%synergy
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
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19%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
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19%synergy
Rydia, Summoner of Mist
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16%synergy
Tireless Tracker
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18%synergy
The Necrobloom
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17%synergy
Summon: Fat Chocobo
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16%synergy
Risen Reef
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12%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Creation
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15%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
17%inclusion130 decks785 decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
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15%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
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15%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
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15%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
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14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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-10%synergy
Icetill Explorer
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13%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
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14%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
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9%synergy
Omnath, Locus of the Roil
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9%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
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11%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
12%inclusion101 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
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10%synergy
Nine-Fingers Keene
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9%synergy
Emeria Angel
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10%synergy
Sazh Katzroy
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10%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
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8%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
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8%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
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8%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
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8%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
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8%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
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6%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
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8%synergy
Serah Farron
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5%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
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6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
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-3%synergy
Counterspell
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2%synergy
Planar Genesis
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18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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13%synergy
Beast Within
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6%synergy
Restoration Magic
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15%synergy
Eureka Moment
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14%synergy
Overkill
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14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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2%synergy
Brainstorm
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7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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9%synergy
Nature's Claim
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7%synergy
Generous Gift
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3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
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-5%synergy
Negate
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0%synergy
Elemental Teachings
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7%synergy
Chaos Warp
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3%synergy
Arcane Denial
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1%synergy
Moogles' Valor
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7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
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6%synergy
Fight On!
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6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
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5%synergy
Airship Crash
6.1%inclusion53 decks867 decks
6%synergy
Battle Menu
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6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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5%synergy
Void Rend
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2%synergy
Magic Damper
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5%synergy
Syncopate
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5%synergy
Ice Magic
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
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-12%synergy
Explore
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24%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
23%inclusion197 decks867 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
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16%synergy
Commune with Beavers
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19%synergy
Circuitous Route
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13%synergy
Cultivate
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-18%synergy
Chocobo Kick
16%inclusion139 decks867 decks
16%synergy
Urban Evolution
14%inclusion121 decks867 decks
12%synergy
Reshape the Earth
14%inclusion118 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Open the Gates
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10%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion105 decks867 decks
-7%synergy
Lessons from Life
12%inclusion37 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
11%inclusion99 decks867 decks
10%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion99 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Choco-Comet
11%inclusion99 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Hour of Promise
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9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion91 decks867 decks
-3%synergy
Explore the Underdark
10%inclusion88 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-17%synergy
Open the Way
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7%synergy
Gysahl Greens
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9%synergy
Scapeshift
8.9%inclusion77 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion66 decks867 decks
-14%synergy
Broken Bond
7.6%inclusion66 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
7.6%inclusion66 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
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-15%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.4%inclusion64 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Ultima
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7%synergy
Austere Command
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4%synergy
Suplex
6.9%inclusion60 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Esper Origins
6.9%inclusion60 decks867 decks
4%synergy
Summer Bloom
6.7%inclusion58 decks867 decks
6%synergy
Gates Ablaze
6.3%inclusion55 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.1%inclusion53 decks867 decks
-1%synergy
Titania's Command
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5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.1%inclusion44 decks867 decks
3%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
5.1%inclusion44 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
World Map
27%inclusion236 decks867 decks
26%synergy
The Regalia
27%inclusion234 decks867 decks
26%synergy
Expedition Map
21%inclusion185 decks867 decks
18%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
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14%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
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11%synergy
Bard's Bow
12%inclusion104 decks867 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion95 decks867 decks
-1%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion92 decks867 decks
10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion87 decks867 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion85 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Paladin's Arms
10%inclusion84 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Navigation Orb
10%inclusion83 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Thief's Knife
10%inclusion83 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
9.1%inclusion79 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
8.9%inclusion77 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
8.7%inclusion75 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.5%inclusion74 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Sage's Nouliths
8.4%inclusion73 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.4%inclusion73 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
8.4%inclusion73 decks867 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
8.3%inclusion72 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
8.3%inclusion72 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.2%inclusion71 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion71 decks867 decks
-8%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
7.8%inclusion68 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.8%inclusion68 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Exploration Broodship
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.2%inclusion62 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.8%inclusion59 decks867 decks
4%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.1%inclusion53 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.2%inclusion45 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Felidar Retreat
24%inclusion210 decks867 decks
23%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
21%inclusion180 decks867 decks
20%synergy
Druid Class
18%inclusion159 decks867 decks
17%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion158 decks867 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion132 decks867 decks
14%synergy
Spelunking
15%inclusion127 decks867 decks
10%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
14%inclusion120 decks867 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
12%inclusion107 decks867 decks
12%synergy
A Realm Reborn
12%inclusion106 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Champions from Beyond
11%inclusion98 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
11%inclusion93 decks867 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonback Assault
10%inclusion90 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Guild Summit
10%inclusion86 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion84 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Burgeoning
9.2%inclusion80 decks867 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion64 decks867 decks
0%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6.8%inclusion59 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.5%inclusion56 decks867 decks
6%synergy
Omenpath Journey
6.3%inclusion55 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
5.8%inclusion50 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
5.4%inclusion47 decks867 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.3%inclusion46 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Seven
6.0%inclusion52 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
The Gold Saucer
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54%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
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51%synergy
Maze's End
22%inclusion190 decks867 decks
17%synergy
Baldur's Gate
19%inclusion161 decks867 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Gate
16%inclusion139 decks867 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
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10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
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8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion88 decks867 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Portal
8.3%inclusion72 decks867 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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-2%synergy
The Black Gate
6.5%inclusion56 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
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4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
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-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
37%inclusion319 decks867 decks
-14%synergy
Blitzball
12%inclusion101 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion86 decks867 decks
-21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion78 decks867 decks
-6%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.9%inclusion51 decks867 decks
-1%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.4%inclusion39 decks725 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.2%inclusion45 decks867 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
82%inclusion714 decks867 decks
79%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
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77%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
81%inclusion701 decks867 decks
77%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
81%inclusion700 decks867 decks
77%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
80%inclusion695 decks867 decks
77%synergy
Treno, Dark City
80%inclusion692 decks867 decks
76%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
79%inclusion687 decks867 decks
76%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
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74%synergy
Forest
76%inclusion659 decks867 decks
-5%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
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72%synergy
Vector, Imperial Capital
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71%synergy
Crossroads Village
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70%synergy
Island
72%inclusion625 decks867 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion623 decks867 decks
-17%synergy
Capital City
68%inclusion587 decks867 decks
65%synergy
Plains
61%inclusion527 decks867 decks
-17%synergy
Starting Town
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51%synergy
Mountain
58%inclusion506 decks867 decks
-19%synergy
Swamp
55%inclusion473 decks867 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion315 decks867 decks
-27%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
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27%synergy
Simic Guildgate
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19%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
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21%synergy
Gruul Turf
23%inclusion197 decks867 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
22%inclusion194 decks867 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
22%inclusion192 decks867 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
22%inclusion190 decks867 decks
17%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
21%inclusion186 decks867 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
21%inclusion185 decks867 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion180 decks867 decks
16%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion179 decks867 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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-25%synergy
Boros Guildgate
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14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion161 decks867 decks
16%synergy
Gond Gate
18%inclusion160 decks867 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
18%inclusion155 decks867 decks
13%synergy
Manor Gate
18%inclusion155 decks867 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
18%inclusion154 decks867 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate
17%inclusion146 decks867 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion145 decks867 decks
-3%synergy
Citadel Gate
16%inclusion136 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
16%inclusion136 decks867 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion135 decks867 decks
14%synergy
Cliffgate
15%inclusion129 decks867 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion128 decks867 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion126 decks867 decks
-12%synergy
Heap Gate
13%inclusion114 decks867 decks
9%synergy
Seaside Citadel
13%inclusion112 decks867 decks
-2%synergy
Gateway Plaza
13%inclusion110 decks867 decks
8%synergy
Opulent Palace
13%inclusion109 decks867 decks
-4%synergy