Zaxara, the Exemplary (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

Zaxara, the Exemplary
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Ciel Collins
Apr 29, 2026
Ciel Collins
Rebuilding Zaxara, the Exemplary with Secrets of Strixhaven
With all of the X spells in Secrets of Strixhaven, it's time to rebuild one of the biggest X Spell commanders out there: Zaxara, the Exemplary.
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2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
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2%synergy
Training Regimen
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2%synergy
The Ten Rings
2.0%inclusion1 decks50 decks
2%synergy
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Hydroid Krasis
90%inclusion258 decks287 decks
83%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
88%inclusion252 decks287 decks
83%synergy
Primordial Hydra
74%inclusion213 decks287 decks
70%synergy
Voracious Hydra
74%inclusion211 decks287 decks
70%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
71%inclusion205 decks287 decks
67%synergy
The Goose Mother
68%inclusion195 decks287 decks
64%synergy
Hungering Hydra
68%inclusion194 decks287 decks
63%synergy
Exsanguinate
71%inclusion204 decks287 decks
63%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
70%inclusion202 decks287 decks
63%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
68%inclusion194 decks287 decks
62%synergy
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Villainous Wealth
71%inclusion203 decks287 decks
54%synergy
Curse of the Swine
66%inclusion190 decks287 decks
61%synergy
Animist's Awakening
62%inclusion177 decks287 decks
57%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
60%inclusion171 decks287 decks
56%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
59%inclusion170 decks287 decks
56%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
59%inclusion168 decks287 decks
55%synergy
Doubling Season
58%inclusion167 decks287 decks
51%synergy
Branching Evolution
57%inclusion165 decks287 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion165 decks287 decks
52%synergy
Genesis Hydra
56%inclusion162 decks287 decks
53%synergy
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Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
-1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
17%inclusion49 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
0%synergy
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Corpsejack Menace
56%inclusion162 decks287 decks
46%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
50%inclusion144 decks287 decks
46%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
49%inclusion142 decks287 decks
46%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
47%inclusion134 decks287 decks
43%synergy
Mistcutter Hydra
46%inclusion132 decks287 decks
43%synergy
Nexos
39%inclusion111 decks287 decks
36%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
38%inclusion110 decks287 decks
36%synergy
Hooded Hydra
37%inclusion106 decks287 decks
33%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
35%inclusion43 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
35%inclusion100 decks287 decks
33%synergy
Protean Hydra
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31%synergy
Managorger Hydra
32%inclusion93 decks287 decks
30%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
32%inclusion92 decks287 decks
28%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
32%inclusion92 decks287 decks
27%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
31%inclusion88 decks287 decks
29%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
30%inclusion38 decks125 decks
28%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Nyxbloom Ancient
25%inclusion73 decks287 decks
23%synergy
Altered Ego
24%inclusion70 decks287 decks
22%synergy
Birds of Paradise
23%inclusion66 decks287 decks
-7%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
23%inclusion65 decks287 decks
21%synergy
Capricopian
22%inclusion63 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Gyre Sage
21%inclusion60 decks287 decks
17%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
19%inclusion54 decks287 decks
17%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
19%inclusion54 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion35 decks192 decks
14%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
17%inclusion48 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Sporocyst
16%inclusion45 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
16%inclusion45 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion43 decks287 decks
-2%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion42 decks287 decks
3%synergy
Runadi, Behemoth Caller
14%inclusion41 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
14%inclusion41 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
14%inclusion41 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Ochre Jelly
14%inclusion39 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion39 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Feral Hydra
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
13%inclusion36 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Kruphix, God of Horizons
13%inclusion36 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
11%inclusion31 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Tyrant Guard
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Swimmer
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Pull from Tomorrow
47%inclusion135 decks287 decks
43%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion130 decks287 decks
40%synergy
Inspiring Call
44%inclusion127 decks287 decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion103 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
36%inclusion102 decks287 decks
33%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion101 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Condescend
32%inclusion92 decks287 decks
30%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
32%inclusion91 decks287 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion90 decks287 decks
-5%synergy
Syncopate
31%inclusion88 decks287 decks
29%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
27%inclusion78 decks287 decks
25%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
25%inclusion72 decks287 decks
-12%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
24%inclusion69 decks287 decks
21%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion57 decks287 decks
18%synergy
Silkguard
18%inclusion51 decks287 decks
17%synergy
Icy Blast
17%inclusion49 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Biomass Mutation
17%inclusion48 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
17%inclusion48 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
15%inclusion44 decks287 decks
-1%synergy
Spectral Denial
15%inclusion41 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Power Sink
15%inclusion43 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
-0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Putrefy
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
-11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
12%inclusion35 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Genius
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10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
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2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-12%synergy
Mutational Advantage
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0%synergy
Spell Burst
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8%synergy
Logic Knot
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7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
3%synergy
Death Denied
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6%synergy
Negate
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-11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
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6%synergy
Entish Restoration
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2%synergy
Even the Score
5.6%inclusion16 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
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5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
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5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion16 decks287 decks
-9%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
2%synergy
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Cultivate
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11%synergy
Farseek
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5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
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46%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
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41%synergy
Profane Command
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43%synergy
Rampant Growth
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3%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion109 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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13%synergy
Mind into Matter
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27%synergy
Three Visits
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5%synergy
Open the Way
26%inclusion74 decks287 decks
23%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion71 decks287 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Woods
22%inclusion63 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion57 decks287 decks
19%synergy
Open into Wonder
18%inclusion51 decks287 decks
17%synergy
Pest Infestation
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
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12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Mathemagics
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12%synergy
Doppelgang
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9%synergy
Damnable Pact
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
-8%synergy
Nylea's Intervention
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Wildest Dreams
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.1%inclusion26 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Primal Might
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
7.7%inclusion22 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.1%inclusion19 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Gaze of Granite
7.0%inclusion20 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Entrancing Melody
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion16 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.6%inclusion16 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
44%inclusion127 decks287 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion101 decks287 decks
13%synergy
The Earth Crystal
28%inclusion70 decks246 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion70 decks287 decks
0%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion56 decks287 decks
14%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
13%inclusion37 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Fractal Harness
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
7.0%inclusion20 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
6%synergy
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Terrasymbiosis
45%inclusion104 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
44%inclusion126 decks287 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
33%inclusion95 decks287 decks
29%synergy
Hardened Scales
26%inclusion76 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
22%inclusion64 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Mana Reflection
19%inclusion54 decks287 decks
17%synergy
Primal Vigor
17%inclusion49 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion43 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion40 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Mana Bloom
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Parade
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
13%inclusion37 decks287 decks
12%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
13%inclusion36 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
9.4%inclusion27 decks287 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
8.4%inclusion24 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Lost in the Maze
8.0%inclusion23 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.0%inclusion20 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.6%inclusion19 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Colossal Majesty
5.9%inclusion17 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.0%inclusion20 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
16%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion143 decks287 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion113 decks287 decks
22%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
31%inclusion90 decks287 decks
30%synergy
Temple of the False God
30%inclusion85 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion74 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion64 decks287 decks
-4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion49 decks287 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
15%inclusion42 decks287 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion28 decks227 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.4%inclusion27 decks287 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.0%inclusion24 decks268 decks
0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.7%inclusion22 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion19 decks287 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.2%inclusion15 decks287 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion255 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion205 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
64%inclusion183 decks287 decks
60%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion31 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.1%inclusion26 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.7%inclusion25 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion23 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.0%inclusion23 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion22 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
7.7%inclusion22 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion21 decks287 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion18 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
5.6%inclusion16 decks287 decks
-10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion282 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion279 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion275 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion274 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Opulent Palace
61%inclusion175 decks287 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion162 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion144 decks287 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
49%inclusion142 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion139 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
47%inclusion134 decks287 decks
0%synergy
Zagoth Triome
46%inclusion131 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion126 decks287 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion125 decks287 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion111 decks287 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion108 decks287 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion108 decks287 decks
-0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
36%inclusion104 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion97 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
34%inclusion97 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion82 decks287 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion81 decks287 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion75 decks287 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion73 decks287 decks
-1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion69 decks287 decks
-9%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
22%inclusion64 decks287 decks
-0%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion63 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion62 decks287 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion61 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
21%inclusion60 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion58 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion50 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion48 decks287 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion46 decks287 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion45 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion44 decks287 decks
-1%synergy
Twilight Mire
15%inclusion44 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion38 decks287 decks
-2%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion36 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
12%inclusion35 decks287 decks
-5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
12%inclusion34 decks287 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion34 decks287 decks
-8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion33 decks287 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion31 decks287 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
-8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion30 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion28 decks287 decks
-9%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
9.4%inclusion27 decks287 decks
5%synergy
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