Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive 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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99%synergy
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94%synergy
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92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
89%synergy
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87%synergy
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86%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion42 decks51 decks
78%synergy
Echo of Eons
75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
72%synergy
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72%synergy
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69%synergy
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75%inclusion38 decks51 decks
68%synergy
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86%inclusion44 decks51 decks
52%synergy
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59%synergy
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64%synergy
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65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
57%synergy
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63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
46%synergy
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61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
60%synergy
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49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
52%synergy
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55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
30%synergy
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Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
93%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
72%synergy
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71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
60%synergy
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69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
60%synergy
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65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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53%synergy
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
42%synergy
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55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
35%synergy
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39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
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39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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35%synergy
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22%synergy
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33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
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29%synergy
Tinder Wall
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26%synergy
The Locust God
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28%synergy
Bloom Tender
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21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
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21%synergy
Roaming Throne
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17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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10%synergy
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20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Courage
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Junk Winder
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Endurance
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
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3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Supportive Parents
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
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Force of Negation
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Denial
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33%synergy
Wheel and Deal
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Chord of Calling
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Flusterstorm
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34%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Battle Hymn
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
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14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
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-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
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1%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
Force of Vigor
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7%synergy
Brainstorm
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-7%synergy
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5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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3%synergy
Snap
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-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
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6%synergy
Long River's Pull
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6%synergy
Resculpt
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3%synergy
Final Fortune
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5%synergy
Invigorate
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4%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-26%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
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2%synergy
Autumn's Veil
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Vision Skeins
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4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
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5%synergy
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Finale of Devastation
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Molten Psyche
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Three Visits
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Reforge the Soul
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Time Spiral
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Time Reversal
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-22%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Natural Order
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Minds Aglow
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Neoform
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-31%synergy
Prosperity
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-24%synergy
Vandalblast
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-24%synergy
Distant Melody
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Plunge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
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Teferi's Puzzle Box
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
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Mystic Remora
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
31%synergy
Shared Animosity
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Exploration
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Earthcraft
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Parallel Lives
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Burgeoning
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Resistance
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Mana Echoes
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
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Boseiju, Who Endures
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion35 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Three Tree City
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion51 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
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Command Tower
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion49 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Volcanic Island
94%inclusion48 decks51 decks
80%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Stomping Ground
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Taiga
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
77%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion45 decks51 decks
56%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion43 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Forest
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Island
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
-21%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion31 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Ketria Triome
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-25%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-35%synergy
Rootbound Crag
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-23%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
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