Vivi Ornitier (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
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Resonating Lute
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-1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
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12%synergy
Flow State
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
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51%synergy
Magic Damper
42%inclusion112 decks268 decks
35%synergy
Guttersnipe
59%inclusion163 decks275 decks
34%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
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33%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion184 decks275 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
39%inclusion108 decks275 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion148 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Fire Magic
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion185 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Combat Tutorial
26%inclusion71 decks268 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion190 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
55%inclusion151 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
53%inclusion147 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
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11%synergy
Ponder
51%inclusion140 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
51%inclusion139 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
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13%synergy
Consider
47%inclusion128 decks275 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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8%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion122 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
-13%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
-21%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion118 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion115 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
37%inclusion102 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
37%inclusion102 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Tandem Lookout
34%inclusion94 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion76 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion72 decks275 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
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21%synergy
Quicksilver Elemental
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
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16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
20%inclusion55 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
18%inclusion49 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion49 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
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0%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion28 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Mysidian Elder
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Harmonized Trio
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Tellah, Great Sage
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Quistis Trepe
7.3%inclusion20 decks273 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Snap
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8%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion88 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-11%synergy
Abrade
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10%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-1%synergy
Haste Magic
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20%synergy
Flame of Anor
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10%synergy
Izzet Charm
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3%synergy
Shore Up
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13%synergy
Spell Pierce
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13%synergy
Prismari Command
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2%synergy
Thunder Magic
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17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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13%synergy
Big Score
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-7%synergy
Think Twice
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13%synergy
Fists of Flame
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13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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2%synergy
Syncopate
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13%synergy
Ice Magic
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13%synergy
Monstrous Rage
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12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
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5%synergy
Twisted Image
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12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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2%synergy
Shock
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10%synergy
Bulk Up
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10%synergy
Seething Song
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-8%synergy
Dig Through Time
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0%synergy
Return the Favor
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5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
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-2%synergy
Impulse
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6%synergy
Opera Love Song
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8%synergy
Dispel
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4%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
9.5%inclusion26 decks274 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Dizzy Spell
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Expedite
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
-13%synergy
Unsummon
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Eject
8.2%inclusion22 decks268 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
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18%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion108 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
34%inclusion93 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
28%inclusion77 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion72 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion68 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-14%synergy
Windfall
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-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
21%inclusion59 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
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6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion47 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Epic Experiment
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Boltwave
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Light Up the Stage
16%inclusion43 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Haze of Rage
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Crash Through
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion30 decks273 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Charge
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.8%inclusion21 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.0%inclusion19 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Steal the Show
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Memories Returning
6.0%inclusion16 decks268 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Elemental Eruption
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion100 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
12%inclusion33 decks274 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Winged Boots
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
36%inclusion98 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion93 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion73 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
25%inclusion69 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Sleep Magic
6.3%inclusion17 decks268 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion46 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion133 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
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13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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1%synergy
Arcane Signet
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-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
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-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
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-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
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-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion72 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion46 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
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2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion19 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Potioner's Trove
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
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4%synergy
Ether
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion271 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion271 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
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-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion164 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion148 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion135 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion129 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion122 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion97 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion94 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion91 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion85 decks275 decks
-12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion82 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
21%inclusion58 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion59 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
-31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion49 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
-36%synergy
Starting Town
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
4%synergy
TCRI Building
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
-18%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Capital City
5.1%inclusion14 decks273 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-17%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy