Y'shtola, Night's Blessed (Commander) - Lifegain

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Josh Nelson
Dec 3, 2025
News Time Capsule 2025: EDHREC's Best News Coverage
This 2025 News Time Capsule will go over some of the past year's news and celebrate the moments that made 2025 so notable for Magic!
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Mai, Scornful Striker
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Bender's Waterskin
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
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Avatar's Wrath
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Ember Island Production
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Snuff Out
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Curiosity
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Dismember
56%inclusion324 decks583 decks
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Ophidian Eye
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Propaganda
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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
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Papalymo Totolymo
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Unwind
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Helm of the Ghastlord
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Bloodchief Ascension
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Void Rend
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Swords to Plowshares
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Anguished Unmaking
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Deadly Rollick
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39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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28%synergy
Frantic Search
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32%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
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Lyse Hext
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Toxic Deluge
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27%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
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Rhystic Study
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Smothering Tithe
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9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
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Cyclonic Rift
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Teferi's Protection
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Force of Will
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The One Ring
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Demonic Tutor
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Vampiric Tutor
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Delney, Streetwise Lookout
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Enduring Tenacity
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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Alisaie Leveilleur
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Alphinaud Leveilleur
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26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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17%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
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25%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
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24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
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Talion, the Kindly Lord
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Sygg, River Cutthroat
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Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
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Jin-Gitaxias
22%inclusion127 decks583 decks
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Tataru Taru
21%inclusion112 decks533 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
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16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
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Baleful Strix
18%inclusion105 decks583 decks
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Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion105 decks583 decks
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Krile Baldesion
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12%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
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13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
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10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion86 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
14%inclusion83 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
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11%synergy
Roaming Throne
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5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
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Witch Enchanter
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3%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
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Thancred Waters
10%inclusion51 decks533 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
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Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Spark Double
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
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Estinien Varlineau
7.7%inclusion41 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
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5%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
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Torrential Gearhulk
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
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Displacer Kitten
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Scrawling Crawler
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Voice of Victory
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Archmage of Runes
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Marauding Blight-Priest
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
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Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
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Thassa's Oracle
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
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Dark Confidant
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
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Boggart Trawler
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Instants
Transpose
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Rewind
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Sink into Stupor
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Generous Gift
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Fell the Profane
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Flawless Maneuver
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Counterspell
29%inclusion170 decks583 decks
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Inkshield
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Stroke of Midnight
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Undermine
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Dig Through Time
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Force of Negation
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Disallow
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Lethal Scheme
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An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Dark Ritual
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1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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Waterlogged Teachings
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Baleful Mastery
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Path to Exile
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Mana Drain
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Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion96 decks583 decks
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Swan Song
16%inclusion95 decks583 decks
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Render Silent
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Aetherize
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Sublime Epiphany
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Overkill
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Press the Enemy
14%inclusion80 decks583 decks
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Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
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Slaughter
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion65 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Absorb
10%inclusion59 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
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Force of Despair
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
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Arcane Denial
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
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Withering Torment
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
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Submerge
6.5%inclusion38 decks583 decks
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Clever Concealment
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
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Demonic Consultation
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
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Crushing Disappointment
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
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Malakir Rebirth
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Into the Story
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
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Sorceries
Vindicate
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Exsanguinate
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Risky Shortcut
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Circle of Power
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25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
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26%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion141 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
23%inclusion134 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion130 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Cleansing Nova
22%inclusion129 decks583 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Final Judgment
14%inclusion82 decks583 decks
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Cut a Deal
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion71 decks514 decks
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Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion78 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion77 decks583 decks
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Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
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Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion67 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
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Stock Up
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
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Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion51 decks583 decks
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Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion49 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
7.7%inclusion45 decks583 decks
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Read the Bones
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
7.2%inclusion42 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
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Damn
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
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Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
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Painful Truths
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
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Austere Command
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
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Mnemonic Betrayal
5.7%inclusion33 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Norn's Annex
28%inclusion161 decks583 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
28%inclusion161 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
25%inclusion132 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion135 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion103 decks521 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion113 decks583 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion112 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
17%inclusion88 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion81 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion70 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion62 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion58 decks583 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion53 decks534 decks
8%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion53 decks534 decks
5%synergy
Blue Mage's Cane
10%inclusion51 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.4%inclusion55 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.6%inclusion35 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion260 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
41%inclusion239 decks583 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion198 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
33%inclusion195 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
31%inclusion181 decks583 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion158 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Observed Stasis
24%inclusion130 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
23%inclusion124 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion111 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion106 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion103 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
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13%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion89 decks583 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion75 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion71 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Vile Consumption
10%inclusion61 decks583 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Safety
10%inclusion58 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion57 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion50 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion47 decks583 decks
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Monologue Tax
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
7.5%inclusion44 decks583 decks
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Wound Reflection
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.4%inclusion29 decks533 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
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Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion88 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion144 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
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5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
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Temple of the False God
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
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0%synergy
Mistrise Village
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6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
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6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion53 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion37 decks583 decks
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Cabal Coffers
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion31 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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5%synergy
Arcane Signet
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2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
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19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
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20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
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16%synergy
Thought Vessel
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29%synergy
Relic of Legends
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36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
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20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
24%inclusion141 decks583 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion117 decks583 decks
-14%synergy
White Auracite
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12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
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-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion66 decks583 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion60 decks583 decks
-25%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion43 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.0%inclusion41 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion39 decks583 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.2%inclusion36 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion35 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion32 decks583 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion567 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Island
95%inclusion555 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion553 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion548 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion374 decks583 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion365 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
60%inclusion352 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
60%inclusion352 decks583 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion350 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion345 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
59%inclusion344 decks583 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
58%inclusion339 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion316 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
47%inclusion276 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion267 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion263 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion259 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion251 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion242 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
41%inclusion237 decks583 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
41%inclusion237 decks583 decks
33%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion230 decks583 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion225 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion222 decks583 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion215 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
36%inclusion210 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion207 decks583 decks
23%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
32%inclusion185 decks583 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion182 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
30%inclusion177 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion173 decks583 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion172 decks583 decks
21%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
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15%synergy
Desolate Mire
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22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
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Evolving Wilds
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-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
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2%synergy
Demolition Field
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19%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion123 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion120 decks583 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
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6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion110 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion108 decks583 decks
14%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18%inclusion107 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion102 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
17%inclusion99 decks583 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion98 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion97 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion91 decks583 decks
2%synergy