Urza, Prince of Kroog (Commander) - Optimized

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Levi Perry
Sep 25, 2025
What if Commander Had Sideboards?
Commander is casual, but what if there were a way to heighten the competitiveness? Levi examines the effect sideboards would have on EDH.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Training Grounds
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
60%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
59%synergy
Unwinding Clock
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Foundry Inspector
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Thought Monitor
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Den
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Seat of the Synod
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Sai, Master Thopterist
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Master of Etherium
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Steel Overseer
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Palladium Myr
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Meteor Golem
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
The Reality Chip
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Research Thief
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Master Transmuter
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Shimmer Myr
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Construct
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Lodestone Golem
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Command
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Argivian Find
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Thoughtcast
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Voyage Home
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
March of Progress
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Reshape
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
One with the Machine
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Anchor
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Repair and Recharge
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Rise and Shine
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Armageddon
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heartstone
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Sculpting Steel
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Forsaken Monument
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Clock of Omens
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Moonsilver Key
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Repurposing Bay
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Semblance Anvil
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mirror Box
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Myr Matrix
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Thopter Shop
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mechanized Production
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Efficient Construction
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Mirrormade
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Power Artifact
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Tower
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Mine
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Archway of Innovation
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Workshop
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Factory
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Fomori Vault
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion69 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Powerstone Shard
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Perception Bobblehead
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Thran Turbine
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-25%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Nexus
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Nimbus Maze
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Fortified Beachhead
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy