Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Core Lifedrain

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Josh Nelson
Jan 16, 2026
Esper Renaissance: A Major Glow-Up in 2025
Two commanders released in 2025 have brought something of an Esper Renaissance to the format, revitalizing the color combination!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Voracious Tome-Skimmer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snuff Out
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Lyse Hext
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Transpose
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Ophidian Eye
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Observed Stasis
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Circle of Power
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Strix
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Tataru Taru
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Murderous Rider
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Tandem Lookout
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Krile Baldesion
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Thancred Waters
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Estinien Varlineau
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Hypnotic Sprite
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hildibrand Manderville
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Summon: Good King Mog XII
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Urianger Augurelt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Thug
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rewind
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Lethal Scheme
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Dig Through Time
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Dismember
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Undermine
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Into the Story
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Overkill
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Press the Enemy
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Absorb
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Slaughter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-31%synergy
Refute
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Trap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Contagion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dissipate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Darkblast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Guile
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vindicate
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Syphon Mind
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Cleansing Nova
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Cut a Deal
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Risky Shortcut
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Final Judgment
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Rite of Replication
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Painful Truths
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Split Up
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
One with the Machine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Soul
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ultima
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Archaeomancer's Map
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Norn's Annex
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Monologue Tax
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Champions from Beyond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Greed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Palace Siege
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Orzhova
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Barren Moor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Relic of Legends
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
White Auracite
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Choked Estuary
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Desolate Mire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Champions
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy