Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Optimized

Xyris, the Writhing Storm
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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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8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
5%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
4.5%inclusion6 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
3.8%inclusion3 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.8%inclusion7 decks186 decks
3%synergy
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88%inclusion480 decks546 decks
79%synergy
Impact Tremors
80%inclusion438 decks546 decks
74%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
74%inclusion405 decks546 decks
70%synergy
Winds of Change
70%inclusion384 decks546 decks
68%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion380 decks546 decks
66%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion358 decks546 decks
62%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
59%inclusion320 decks546 decks
56%synergy
Echo of Eons
56%inclusion308 decks546 decks
54%synergy
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55%inclusion301 decks546 decks
53%synergy
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56%inclusion304 decks546 decks
51%synergy
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64%inclusion349 decks546 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion340 decks546 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion314 decks546 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion305 decks546 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion284 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Molten Psyche
51%inclusion279 decks546 decks
49%synergy
Agate Instigator
49%inclusion270 decks546 decks
47%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
49%inclusion267 decks543 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion266 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion264 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
63%inclusion342 decks546 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion323 decks546 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion242 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion237 decks546 decks
32%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion234 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion192 decks546 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion176 decks546 decks
21%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion175 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion158 decks546 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion111 decks546 decks
12%synergy
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Enduring Vitality
47%inclusion256 decks545 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
45%inclusion243 decks546 decks
41%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
42%inclusion227 decks546 decks
40%synergy
The Locust God
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38%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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37%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion214 decks545 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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35%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
35%inclusion189 decks546 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion182 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion180 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion157 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion143 decks546 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion137 decks546 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion130 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion114 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion110 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion103 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion100 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion96 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion91 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
16%inclusion90 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion84 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion77 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
14%inclusion76 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
12%inclusion65 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
12%inclusion65 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
12%inclusion63 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion59 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
10%inclusion55 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion53 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion52 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Anger
9.3%inclusion51 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.2%inclusion50 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion47 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Courage
8.4%inclusion46 decks545 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
-5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Mage
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.1%inclusion28 decks546 decks
3%synergy
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Beast Within
45%inclusion247 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Wheel and Deal
45%inclusion245 decks546 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion243 decks546 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion241 decks546 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion239 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion231 decks546 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion169 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
24%inclusion132 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion130 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion123 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion118 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion105 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion104 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion100 decks546 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
16%inclusion85 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Vision Skeins
14%inclusion77 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion76 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion76 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Battle Hymn
13%inclusion73 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
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7%synergy
Veil of Summer
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6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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6%synergy
Reality Shift
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Snakeskin Veil
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4%synergy
Force of Vigor
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8%synergy
Dream Fracture
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9%synergy
Nature's Claim
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3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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7%synergy
Long River's Pull
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7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion47 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
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3%synergy
Mental Misstep
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2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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5%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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5%synergy
Krosan Grip
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4%synergy
Second Harvest
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5%synergy
Invigorate
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5%synergy
Overprotect
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
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3%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Giant Growth
6.6%inclusion36 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Charm
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reforge the Soul
46%inclusion251 decks546 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
45%inclusion244 decks546 decks
41%synergy
Three Visits
43%inclusion236 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion229 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion199 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion187 decks546 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion166 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion162 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion143 decks546 decks
24%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion105 decks546 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Devastation
18%inclusion101 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion87 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion67 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion59 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.8%inclusion48 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.4%inclusion46 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Natural Order
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion39 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.6%inclusion36 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Game Plan
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.4%inclusion26 decks484 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
5.1%inclusion28 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion221 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Howling Mine
36%inclusion198 decks546 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion192 decks546 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion167 decks546 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion111 decks546 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
12%inclusion64 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion54 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Coat of Arms
9.2%inclusion50 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
9.2%inclusion50 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.9%inclusion43 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.3%inclusion34 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.1%inclusion28 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
46%inclusion253 decks546 decks
43%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion183 decks546 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion168 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Parallel Lives
26%inclusion142 decks546 decks
20%synergy
Forced Fruition
25%inclusion137 decks546 decks
23%synergy
Burgeoning
25%inclusion134 decks546 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
23%inclusion124 decks546 decks
20%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
19%inclusion106 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Exploration
19%inclusion102 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion98 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion91 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
16%inclusion88 decks546 decks
15%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion79 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion69 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
12%inclusion65 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
11%inclusion60 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion58 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.2%inclusion45 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
7.3%inclusion40 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion39 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion35 decks491 decks
-2%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.6%inclusion36 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.2%inclusion34 decks546 decks
-14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
10%inclusion52 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Jace Beleren
7.0%inclusion38 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion352 decks546 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion216 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion178 decks546 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion178 decks546 decks
16%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
28%inclusion155 decks546 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion131 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion109 decks490 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion119 decks546 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion100 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
16%inclusion88 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion61 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion39 decks357 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion54 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion43 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion33 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion32 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion28 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion516 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion466 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion239 decks546 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion160 decks546 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion141 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
24%inclusion129 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
19%inclusion103 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion95 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion93 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion85 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion82 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion62 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion60 decks546 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion60 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion54 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.8%inclusion48 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion31 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion30 decks546 decks
1%synergy
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Command Tower
96%inclusion522 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion511 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion511 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion501 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
76%inclusion415 decks546 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion414 decks546 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion408 decks546 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion326 decks546 decks
25%synergy
Ketria Triome
59%inclusion323 decks546 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
58%inclusion315 decks546 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion310 decks546 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
56%inclusion308 decks546 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion297 decks546 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion285 decks546 decks
23%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion266 decks546 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion225 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion216 decks546 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion210 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion200 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
31%inclusion167 decks546 decks
-20%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion166 decks546 decks
-9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
30%inclusion162 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion157 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion155 decks546 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
28%inclusion152 decks546 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion150 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion148 decks546 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion142 decks546 decks
-15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion129 decks546 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
21%inclusion115 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion112 decks546 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion104 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion97 decks546 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion94 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion94 decks546 decks
7%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
17%inclusion91 decks546 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion84 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion82 decks546 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion82 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion78 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion75 decks546 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion74 decks546 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion71 decks546 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion68 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion64 decks546 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion63 decks546 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion61 decks546 decks
3%synergy
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