Xira Arien (Commander) - Budget Core

Xira Arien
Rank #1,938
8decks
Ezra Sassaman
Jun 4, 2026
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Putrefy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Giant Ankheg
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Hornet Queen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crash of Rhino Beetles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bolrac-Clan Crusher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Agitator Ant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dragonlair Spider
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scute Mob
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Jungle Wayfinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dragon Egg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Akoum Hellkite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Warchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warped Tusker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Owlbear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gravedigger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Hive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ranging Raptors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Monstrous Carabid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Macetail Hystrodon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hill Giant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skull Prophet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Seismic Monstrosaur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rubblebelt Runner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earth Elemental
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Spiketail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smelt-Ward Ignus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimdancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undead Gladiator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redrock Sentinel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ridge Rannet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cragsmasher Yeti
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stalking Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wirewood Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lotleth Troll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror-Style Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Void Beckoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lurching Rotbeast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sycorax Commander
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunshower Druid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Razerunners
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Riveteers Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Terminate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Subtle Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Derision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Animus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Vitality Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Fangs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accelerated Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burst of Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Repeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Armament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Break Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unlikely Aid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jund Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
You Are Already Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Violent Outburst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expedite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rat Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broken Wings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Release the Ants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smelt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bladebrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Horrid Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spark Spray
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Lavalanche
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Traitor's Roar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goatnap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urborg Repossession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shenanigans
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Return from the Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wrangle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stone Rain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desert Twister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Twisted Fealty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Furnace Reins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treacherous Terrain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Collapse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Price of Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Shackles of Treachery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Courage in Crisis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Take for a Ride
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Creation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Mold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pack's Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chatterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Seismic Stomp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
One Dozen Eyes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prey Upon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Ants
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Besmirch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Splicer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Cache
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warlord's Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armillary Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jandor's Saddlebags
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bag of Devouring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armory of Iroas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Slipper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rod of Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport Bell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Horned Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sun Droplet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Hive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brawler's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Carnage Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ivory Crane Netsuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Angelheart Vial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Shiny Impetus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Clawing Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Squirrel Nest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ion Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Squeak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cindervines
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Havoc Festival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barrage of Expendables
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Greener Pastures
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feral Invocation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Betrothed of Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mire Blight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dragon Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prodigious Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boon of Emrakul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Predatory Impetus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Footfall Crater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Failed Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seal of Strength
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Azgol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Invasion of Ulgrotha
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Kishla Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restless Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Swarmyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dormant Volcano
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Basin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Golgari Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Gruul Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Moss Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Golgari Keyrune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Meteorite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Red Mana Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Mana Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Jund
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-69%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Green Mana Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Savage Lands
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Twisted Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Command Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-66%synergy
Rugged Highlands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Malady
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Darigaaz's Caldera
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Geothermal Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Thriving Bluff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Thriving Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Timber Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urborg Volcano
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cliffgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Oasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Manor Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Dragon Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Wood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Racers' Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy