Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
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4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
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84%inclusion108 decks129 decks
75%synergy
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74%inclusion96 decks129 decks
70%synergy
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73%inclusion94 decks129 decks
70%synergy
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75%inclusion97 decks129 decks
68%synergy
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69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
64%synergy
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59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
55%synergy
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55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
53%synergy
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49%synergy
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49%synergy
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50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
48%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion83 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion80 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
61%inclusion79 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion77 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
58%inclusion75 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
53%inclusion68 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Farseek
51%inclusion66 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Agate Instigator
50%inclusion64 decks129 decks
47%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
40%inclusion51 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
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41%synergy
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40%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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22%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
36%inclusion46 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
34%inclusion44 decks129 decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion42 decks129 decks
30%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Cobra
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Tower Winder
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Coiling Oracle
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Anger
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Skullwinder
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Snake
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Badgermole Cub
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Spark Double
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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0%synergy
Hexdrinker
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
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Beast Within
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion62 decks129 decks
36%synergy
Wheel and Deal
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Vision Skeins
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion20 decks129 decks
9%synergy
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8%synergy
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12%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
Overprotect
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9%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
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-3%synergy
Brute Force
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9%synergy
Collective Resistance
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6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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7%synergy
Giant Growth
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7%synergy
Second Harvest
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7%synergy
Simic Charm
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5%synergy
Shore Up
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7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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5%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
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0%synergy
Long River's Pull
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6%synergy
Titanic Growth
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
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5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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-8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Battle Hymn
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Molten Psyche
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion60 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
46%inclusion59 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Time Spiral
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
27%synergy
Time Reversal
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Prosperity
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-12%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Incendiary Command
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Skyscribing
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion57 decks129 decks
19%synergy
Howling Mine
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Font of Mythos
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Coat of Arms
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Horn of Greed
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Memory Jar
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Shared Animosity
40%inclusion52 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Parallel Lives
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion43 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Forced Fruition
31%inclusion40 decks129 decks
29%synergy
Burgeoning
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
24%synergy
Exploration
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
23%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Fevered Visions
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Earthcraft
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Roar of Resistance
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Parade
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Steely Resolve
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Standstill
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Fecundity
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion89 decks129 decks
39%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion63 decks129 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
40%synergy
Three Tree City
43%inclusion55 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
37%inclusion48 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion26 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion25 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion109 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion54 decks129 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion26 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion17 decks129 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion11 decks129 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
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Command Tower
96%inclusion124 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion119 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion119 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion116 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion110 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion106 decks129 decks
38%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion104 decks129 decks
34%synergy
Tropical Island
81%inclusion104 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Taiga
80%inclusion103 decks129 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
78%inclusion101 decks129 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
78%inclusion100 decks129 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion100 decks129 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion98 decks129 decks
44%synergy
Ketria Triome
72%inclusion93 decks129 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion76 decks129 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion71 decks129 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion61 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion45 decks129 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
32%inclusion41 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion39 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion36 decks129 decks
-23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion35 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion33 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion32 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion31 decks129 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion30 decks129 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion29 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion28 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion27 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion24 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
15%inclusion19 decks129 decks
-26%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion16 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion15 decks129 decks
6%synergy
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