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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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51%synergy
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29%synergy
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29%synergy
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24%synergy
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10%synergy
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22%synergy
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-6%synergy
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-11%synergy
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-10%synergy
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-3%synergy
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1%synergy
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26%synergy
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21%synergy
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24%synergy
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21%synergy
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-11%synergy
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19%synergy
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9%synergy
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19%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Viper
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Agate Instigator
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
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-2%synergy
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3%synergy
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27%synergy
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22%synergy
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-10%synergy
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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9%synergy
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20%synergy
Groundswell
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23%synergy
Collision // Colossus
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
Titan's Strength
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
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8%synergy
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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-9%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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-4%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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-17%synergy
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16%synergy
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2%synergy
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13%synergy
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1%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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4%synergy
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10%synergy
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-17%synergy
Minds Aglow
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
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6%synergy
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6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
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2%synergy
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Howling Mine
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20%synergy
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21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
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14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Spellbook
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Font of Mythos
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
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8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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0%synergy
Embercleave
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
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6%synergy
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Dictate of Kruphix
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26%synergy
Doubling Season
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Fevered Visions
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Wizard Class
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25%synergy
Season of Growth
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Snake Umbra
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Parallel Lives
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Branching Evolution
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
On the Trail
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
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7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
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6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
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6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Master Chef
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
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3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
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16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
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11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
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Sol Ring
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Cinder Glade
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Ketria Triome
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Spire Garden
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Abandon
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Turf
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Guildgate
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
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