Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Group Hug

Bennie Smith
Jun 2, 2026
The Tectonic Shift from EDH to Commander
It's really been 15 years since Commander 2011? Bennie was playing & writing about EDH then and shares his memories of that momentous release!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Scorched Geyser
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2%synergy
Joined Researchers
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4%synergy
Turbulent Springs
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0%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
3.2%inclusion3 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
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1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Humble Defector
82%inclusion303 decks371 decks
77%synergy
Nine Lives
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66%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
68%inclusion254 decks371 decks
66%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
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63%synergy
Hithlain Rope
65%inclusion241 decks371 decks
63%synergy
Role Reversal
65%inclusion242 decks371 decks
62%synergy
Bazaar Trader
62%inclusion230 decks371 decks
59%synergy
Akroan Horse
60%inclusion221 decks371 decks
57%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
58%inclusion216 decks371 decks
56%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
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48%synergy
Propaganda
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47%synergy
Howling Mine
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51%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
50%inclusion186 decks371 decks
48%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
49%inclusion181 decks371 decks
47%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
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46%synergy
Paradox Haze
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45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-22%synergy
Harmless Offering
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44%synergy
Puca's Mischief
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43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
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8%synergy
Rhystic Study
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-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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-2%synergy
Farewell
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-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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-1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
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6%synergy
Gamble
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Creatures
Steel Golem
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37%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
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37%synergy
Rust Elemental
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32%synergy
Goblin Cadets
34%inclusion125 decks371 decks
32%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
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Psychosis Crawler
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30%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
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31%synergy
Coveted Falcon
33%inclusion122 decks371 decks
31%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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31%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
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29%synergy
The Second Doctor
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29%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
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29%synergy
Windborn Muse
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25%synergy
Grid Monitor
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26%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion101 decks371 decks
26%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
27%inclusion101 decks371 decks
26%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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25%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
22%inclusion81 decks371 decks
21%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion72 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion72 decks371 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion65 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
18%inclusion65 decks371 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
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17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion60 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
16%inclusion58 decks371 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Giant
15%inclusion57 decks371 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion56 decks371 decks
9%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion49 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion48 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
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11%synergy
Flumph
12%inclusion46 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
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10%synergy
Daring Thief
10%inclusion38 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion36 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.4%inclusion35 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
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7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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-8%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
8.1%inclusion30 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.8%inclusion29 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Walking Archive
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8%synergy
Homunculus Horde
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6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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4%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.9%inclusion18 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
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5%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
-13%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
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6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.2%inclusion23 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
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6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
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Counterspell
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Path to Exile
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Sudden Substitution
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Wrong Turn
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32%synergy
Arcane Denial
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13%synergy
Generous Gift
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7%synergy
Reins of Power
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23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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0%synergy
Brand
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16%synergy
Negate
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-2%synergy
Swan Song
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Shifting Borders
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10%synergy
Oblation
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9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
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6%synergy
Mana Drain
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-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
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2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
-13%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.2%inclusion23 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Perch Protection
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5%synergy
Chef's Kiss
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5%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion22 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.9%inclusion22 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Long River's Pull
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5%synergy
Unwind
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3%synergy
Boros Charm
5.1%inclusion19 decks371 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
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39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
41%inclusion151 decks371 decks
36%synergy
Fractured Identity
36%inclusion134 decks371 decks
33%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion69 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Donate
16%inclusion61 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Cultural Exchange
15%inclusion56 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Minds Aglow
15%inclusion54 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion53 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion50 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Political Trickery
13%inclusion50 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion50 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Modify Memory
13%inclusion48 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion44 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion41 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Legerdemain
10%inclusion36 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion36 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Thieves' Auction
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Leave // Chance
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7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion26 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion26 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion25 decks371 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.7%inclusion25 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Prosperity
6.7%inclusion25 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Scrambleverse
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6%synergy
Warp World
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Switcheroo
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5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.4%inclusion20 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Order of Succession
5.1%inclusion19 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
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24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion93 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Temple Bell
23%inclusion87 decks371 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion84 decks371 decks
20%synergy
Jinxed Idol
21%inclusion79 decks371 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
21%inclusion79 decks371 decks
21%synergy
Venser's Journal
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20%synergy
Crown of Doom
21%inclusion78 decks371 decks
20%synergy
Jinxed Choker
18%inclusion68 decks371 decks
17%synergy
Font of Mythos
17%inclusion63 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Wedding Ring
17%inclusion62 decks371 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion62 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
14%inclusion53 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Awakening
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
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9%synergy
Tempting Contract
10%inclusion36 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Jinxed Ring
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Contested Game Ball
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Gate to the Aether
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Greed
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Spellbook
5.4%inclusion20 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion20 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Illusions of Grandeur
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40%synergy
Statecraft
34%inclusion126 decks371 decks
32%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
34%inclusion126 decks371 decks
33%synergy
Aggressive Mining
29%inclusion106 decks371 decks
27%synergy
Transcendence
27%inclusion99 decks371 decks
25%synergy
Solitary Confinement
26%inclusion97 decks371 decks
25%synergy
Moderation
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23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion87 decks371 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Opulence
23%inclusion84 decks371 decks
19%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
22%inclusion81 decks371 decks
21%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
21%inclusion77 decks371 decks
20%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion75 decks371 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion71 decks371 decks
17%synergy
Sphere of Safety
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16%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion64 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Grasp of Fate
16%inclusion59 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion53 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Oath of Lieges
13%inclusion50 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Share the Spoils
13%inclusion47 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
12%inclusion46 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion46 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Hive Mind
11%inclusion42 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion40 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Thought Lash
11%inclusion39 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion39 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Detention Sphere
10%inclusion38 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Form of the Dragon
10%inclusion38 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion37 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.2%inclusion34 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Wild Research
9.2%inclusion34 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
8.9%inclusion33 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.1%inclusion30 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Conjured Currency
7.8%inclusion29 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Island Sanctuary
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
-4%synergy
Banishing Light
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Delaying Shield
7.3%inclusion27 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Possibility Storm
6.7%inclusion25 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Smoke
5.9%inclusion22 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion46 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.5%inclusion28 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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44%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion118 decks371 decks
30%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion99 decks371 decks
24%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
19%inclusion71 decks371 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion62 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion36 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion35 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
Contested War Zone
9.4%inclusion35 decks371 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
7.0%inclusion26 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion21 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion19 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
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-6%synergy
Sol Ring
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-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
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34%synergy
Azorius Signet
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13%synergy
Izzet Signet
39%inclusion145 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
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33%synergy
Boros Signet
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5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
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2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
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Talisman of Progress
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-17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
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-16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
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-20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
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10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
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4%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.1%inclusion30 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion24 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
5.4%inclusion20 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
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2%synergy
Island
97%inclusion360 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion354 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
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0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
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6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion243 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion193 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion193 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion184 decks371 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion178 decks371 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion176 decks371 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
47%inclusion176 decks371 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion173 decks371 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion150 decks371 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion141 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
37%inclusion137 decks371 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion133 decks371 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion122 decks371 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion114 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion112 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion110 decks371 decks
-14%synergy
Rainbow Vale
30%inclusion110 decks371 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion107 decks371 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion105 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion104 decks371 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion100 decks371 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion91 decks371 decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion88 decks371 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion85 decks371 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion80 decks371 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion74 decks371 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion74 decks371 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion71 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion69 decks371 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion69 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion68 decks371 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion68 decks371 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion65 decks371 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion60 decks371 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion56 decks371 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion47 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion45 decks371 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion44 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion43 decks371 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion41 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion40 decks371 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion39 decks371 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion38 decks371 decks
-18%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion34 decks371 decks
1%synergy