Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

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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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78%synergy
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74%synergy
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70%synergy
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68%synergy
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66%synergy
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62%synergy
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56%synergy
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49%synergy
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27%synergy
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37%synergy
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26%synergy
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49%synergy
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14%synergy
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49%inclusion250 decks515 decks
46%synergy
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48%inclusion251 decks518 decks
1%synergy
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46%synergy
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63%inclusion325 decks518 decks
41%synergy
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40%synergy
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24%synergy
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31%synergy
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26%synergy
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17%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%synergy
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12%synergy
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39%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
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35%synergy
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32%synergy
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26%synergy
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15%synergy
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26%synergy
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24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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21%synergy
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11%synergy
Junk Winder
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18%synergy
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6%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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7%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion89 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
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14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
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8%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
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13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
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11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
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13%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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12%synergy
Roaming Throne
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4%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
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11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion63 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion61 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion59 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
11%inclusion55 decks518 decks
9%synergy
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4%synergy
Tinder Wall
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4%synergy
Anger
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5%synergy
Enduring Courage
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8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.9%inclusion46 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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2%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
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7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
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-5%synergy
Dragon Mage
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5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
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-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
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4%synergy
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Beast Within
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10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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27%synergy
Wheel and Deal
45%inclusion232 decks518 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
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13%synergy
Swan Song
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30%synergy
Mana Drain
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30%synergy
Chaos Warp
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0%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion125 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
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18%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion115 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion115 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion99 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Negate
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3%synergy
Growth Spiral
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-7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
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2%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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-5%synergy
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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Reforge the Soul
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44%synergy
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40%synergy
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1%synergy
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16%synergy
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3%synergy
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32%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-3%synergy
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-2%synergy
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24%synergy
Time Spiral
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18%synergy
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9%synergy
Vandalblast
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8%synergy
Minds Aglow
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14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
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14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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12%synergy
Timetwister
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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10%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.5%inclusion49 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.9%inclusion41 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
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7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion37 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.6%inclusion34 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.6%inclusion34 decks518 decks
-3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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4%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.4%inclusion28 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Game Plan
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion216 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion189 decks518 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion180 decks518 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion160 decks518 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion102 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion61 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion52 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
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9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
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8%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
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8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
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5%synergy
Memory Jar
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6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
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5%synergy
Horn of Greed
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4%synergy
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Shared Animosity
47%inclusion243 decks518 decks
44%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion175 decks518 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
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18%synergy
Parallel Lives
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21%synergy
Forced Fruition
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22%synergy
Burgeoning
23%inclusion120 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion119 decks518 decks
21%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
19%inclusion99 decks518 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
18%inclusion94 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion92 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Parade
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion89 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
16%inclusion84 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
15%inclusion78 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion67 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion66 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion63 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion63 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Mass Hysteria
12%inclusion60 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion56 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.7%inclusion45 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.7%inclusion40 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.2%inclusion32 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
10%inclusion50 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.3%inclusion38 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.9%inclusion36 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.4%inclusion28 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.2%inclusion27 decks518 decks
4%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion333 decks518 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion202 decks518 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion165 decks518 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion165 decks518 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
28%inclusion147 decks518 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion119 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion117 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion97 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion94 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion86 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion38 decks323 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion54 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.3%inclusion48 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion39 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.8%inclusion35 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.0%inclusion31 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.4%inclusion28 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion26 decks518 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion492 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion447 decks518 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion224 decks518 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion150 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion131 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion122 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion100 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion90 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion87 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion76 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion63 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion51 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.5%inclusion49 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion29 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
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Command Tower
96%inclusion495 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion482 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion482 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion474 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion391 decks518 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
75%inclusion390 decks518 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion383 decks518 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion303 decks518 decks
24%synergy
Ketria Triome
58%inclusion302 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion296 decks518 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion290 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion289 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion285 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion269 decks518 decks
22%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion251 decks518 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion214 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion207 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion203 decks518 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion189 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion163 decks518 decks
-7%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion163 decks518 decks
-20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion156 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion145 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion144 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion144 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion142 decks518 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion141 decks518 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion141 decks518 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion122 decks518 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion110 decks518 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion107 decks518 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion102 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion93 decks518 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion89 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion88 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion87 decks518 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion83 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion82 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion77 decks518 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion75 decks518 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion74 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion72 decks518 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion70 decks518 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion68 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion66 decks518 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion65 decks518 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion60 decks518 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion60 decks518 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion59 decks518 decks
4%synergy
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