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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Xyris, the Writhing Storm?
Snakes. Why'd it have to be Snakes? On this week's Fire and Ice, we'll answer that question with the powerhouse Xyris, the Writhing Storm.
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8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
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3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
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69%inclusion195 decks282 decks
62%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion199 decks282 decks
61%synergy
Winds of Change
57%inclusion161 decks282 decks
54%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
58%inclusion163 decks282 decks
53%synergy
Howling Mine
56%inclusion157 decks282 decks
53%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
55%inclusion154 decks282 decks
51%synergy
Jace's Archivist
52%inclusion147 decks282 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
64%inclusion181 decks282 decks
49%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion148 decks282 decks
48%synergy
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49%inclusion138 decks282 decks
46%synergy
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55%inclusion154 decks282 decks
12%synergy
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53%inclusion150 decks282 decks
6%synergy
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28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion147 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
50%inclusion142 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion139 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion135 decks282 decks
44%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
45%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion134 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Vitality
47%inclusion116 decks248 decks
39%synergy
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5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
1%synergy
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Kami of the Crescent Moon
46%inclusion131 decks282 decks
44%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
46%inclusion129 decks282 decks
43%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
45%inclusion127 decks282 decks
42%synergy
The Locust God
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
40%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
30%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Agate Instigator
36%inclusion94 decks263 decks
33%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion87 decks249 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion97 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion93 decks282 decks
30%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
32%inclusion87 decks274 decks
29%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
30%inclusion85 decks282 decks
28%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
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27%synergy
Junk Winder
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
26%inclusion74 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
26%inclusion72 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
23%inclusion66 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Chasm Skulker
22%inclusion63 decks282 decks
20%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
17%inclusion48 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Coiling Oracle
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion35 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion30 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Humble Defector
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Tower Winder
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Ohran Viper
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Trygon Predator
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
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Beast Within
44%inclusion125 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion122 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion103 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
36%inclusion101 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion89 decks282 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion78 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
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12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion61 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion55 decks265 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Blossoming Defense
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion52 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Invigorate
18%inclusion51 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Giant Growth
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Overprotect
15%inclusion41 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
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3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-4%synergy
Brute Force
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Become Immense
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
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11%synergy
Harrow
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2%synergy
Words of Wisdom
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12%synergy
Reality Shift
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-1%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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3%synergy
Temur Charm
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5%synergy
Titanic Growth
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8%synergy
Collision // Colossus
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8%synergy
Nature's Claim
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2%synergy
Colossal Growth
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Biomass Mutation
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8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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7%synergy
Get a Leg Up
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7%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
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7%synergy
Perplexing Test
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6%synergy
Battle Hymn
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7%synergy
Second Harvest
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6%synergy
Ram Through
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
5%synergy
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Molten Psyche
45%inclusion126 decks282 decks
42%synergy
Kodama's Reach
43%inclusion121 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
40%inclusion113 decks282 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
34%synergy
Prosperity
34%inclusion97 decks282 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion92 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
31%inclusion88 decks282 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
Time Reversal
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Minds Aglow
23%inclusion65 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
14%inclusion36 decks265 decks
13%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
12%inclusion35 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion29 decks282 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fate
10%inclusion27 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Skyscribing
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Timetwister
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Fascination
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Overrun
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion123 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion107 decks282 decks
36%synergy
Temple Bell
24%inclusion69 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion58 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
17%synergy
Coat of Arms
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Horn of Greed
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion44 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
5%synergy
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Dictate of Kruphix
44%inclusion123 decks282 decks
41%synergy
Shared Animosity
43%inclusion122 decks282 decks
40%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
39%inclusion109 decks282 decks
35%synergy
Forced Fruition
37%inclusion104 decks282 decks
35%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion95 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Parallel Lives
30%inclusion84 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Fevered Visions
24%inclusion67 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Springleaf Parade
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Doubling Season
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Roar of Resistance
19%inclusion53 decks282 decks
18%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion47 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion42 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion33 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion31 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion28 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.9%inclusion25 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Season of Growth
8.5%inclusion24 decks282 decks
7%synergy
On the Trail
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition
6.7%inclusion19 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Shadows
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-15%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
14%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion194 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
41%inclusion115 decks282 decks
39%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion83 decks265 decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion80 decks282 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion79 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion77 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
26%inclusion73 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion60 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion54 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion39 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.4%inclusion23 decks274 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion21 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.4%inclusion18 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion15 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion232 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion216 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion149 decks282 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion81 decks282 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion34 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion32 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.2%inclusion26 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion21 decks265 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion17 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion271 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion270 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion269 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion265 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
73%inclusion205 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion203 decks282 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
70%inclusion196 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion187 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion185 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion174 decks282 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion168 decks282 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion160 decks282 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion155 decks282 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
55%inclusion154 decks282 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion152 decks282 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion142 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion106 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion103 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion94 decks282 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion94 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion86 decks282 decks
-8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
30%inclusion85 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion82 decks282 decks
-12%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion76 decks282 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion74 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion74 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion71 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion49 decks282 decks
-10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion46 decks282 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion45 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
16%inclusion43 decks274 decks
-7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion43 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
-3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion38 decks282 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion36 decks282 decks
-6%synergy
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